<p>Sales/Marketing Associate</p><p>Eickhof Columbaria located in northern Minnesota supplies best-in-class columbarium memorials. The company provides solutions for cemeteries, religious institutions, government jurisdictions, institutions of higher learning, and other entities involved in offering interment services to the public. Visit our website at www.eickhofcolumbaria.com to learn more about our unique product.</p><p>The Sales/Marketing Associate interacts with customers to evaluate their needs, determine appropriate products and manage the end-to-end project execution process.</p><p>Job Responsibilities</p><p> Pre-sale interactions with customers  Technical and business-oriented presentations  Concept development interactions with architects and other technically-oriented individuals, along with non-technical representatives of customer organizations.  Thorough familiarity with companies products, and careful integration of project concepts with standard offerings  Developing and communicating complete project proposals, including concept documentation, pricing analysis and other conditions and features.  High levels of personal commitment and follow-through during all phases of the sales and project execution process.  Thorough understanding of customer needs and identification of business opportunities.  Maintains high levels of organization in fast-paced and creative atmosphere  Present company product to potential clients; contact and conduct initial follow-ups on sales prospects.  Field and direct incoming calls and requests for information  Implement HubSpot or similar lead nurturing software  In charge of keeping track of advertising for publications, email blasts, etc.  Assist in the development and production of marketing procedures to support the company's business development efforts.  Be creative and proactive in developing new business opportunities through a variety of means including cold calling, networking, leads, referrals, etc.  Effective leader/participant in product presentations to clients.  Follow up sales activities.  "Grow the Company"  Travel as necessary..</p><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><p> Four year college degree  Five years experience successfully selling technical product for reputable company  Experience directly interfacing with customers in technical environments  Initi+ative and self-starter personality  Team player  Identifiable, strong written and verbal communication capabilities  Demonstrated web and other electronic communication capabilities  Computer aided drafting/Sketchup experience is desirable</p><p>Compensation based on experience. Benefits include: BCBS of MN; dental; vision; $50,000 Life insurance doubled for accidental death; short and long term disability all single coverage 100% company paid; vacation, PTO, holidays, and retirement match.</p><p>4/16/2013</p>