How to apply for Field Sales Representative

About Aventon

Aventon makes electric bicycles that are high-quality, stylish, and affordable. The company aims to make transportation more accessible and improve the riding experience. Working here means selling products that support sustainable mobility and everyday adventures.

About the role

As a field sales representative, you will work under the Regional Sales Manager to support partner bike shops. You will guide partners through sales, enter orders, and handle returns and exchanges. You will also learn the product line, proactively reach out to partners, and document feedback to improve products and services.

A typical day

You might start by checking in with the Regional Sales Manager and reviewing your schedule of bike shop visits. Then you could visit several shops, discuss product features, enter orders, and handle any returns or exchanges. You would also document feedback from partners to share with the team.

Who Aventon is looking for

• Has experience in in-field sales, preferably in the bike or outdoor industry.
• Is a self-starter and highly motivated to sell and advocate for the brand.
• Can learn technical product details and explain them to partners.
• Is comfortable with both technical product teardowns and high-level creative brainstorms.
• Is passionate about mobility and can relay that passion to partners.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience selling e-bikes or similar technical products to bike shops.
• Mention specific examples of how you proactively reached out to partners and grew sales.
• Show that you understand Aventon's brand and product line by referencing specific models or features.
• Emphasize your ability to document feedback and use it to improve products or services.
• Demonstrate comfort with both technical details and creative brainstorming in your resume or cover letter.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your experience in field sales and ability to build relationships with bike shops.', "Your passion for sustainable mobility and how it aligns with Aventon's mission.", 'Your ability to learn and explain technical product details.', 'Your track record of proactively reaching out to partners and handling orders and returns.']

Research before applying

• Study Aventon's current e-bike models, specs, and price points.
• Look into Aventon's target market and how it positions itself against competitors.
• Research the bike shops in your region that might be potential partners.
• Understand Aventon's brand values and recent news or product launches.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would approach selling Aventon e-bikes to a new bike shop partner.
• Your experience with handling returns and exchanges in a field sales role.
• How you stay updated on technical product details and communicate them to partners.
• A time when you used partner feedback to improve a product or process.
• Why you are interested in Aventon and sustainable mobility.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Being generic about your sales experience without linking it to the bike industry.
• Failing to show any knowledge of Aventon's products or mission.
• Not demonstrating self-motivation or ability to work independently in the field.