Sells bowling products, such as balls, bags, shoes, apparel, accessories, and supplies, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing customers or clients... [+] More

Sells bowling products, such as balls, bags, shoes, apparel, accessories, and supplies, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing customers or clients to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Demonstrates, if applicable, and describes products, and emphasizes the best applications and saleable features. Answers all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate products to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with company technical engineering and/or manufacturing support and services to ascertain and meet customers' needs. [-] Less

Sells bowling products, such as balls, bags, shoes, apparel, accessories, and supplies, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing customers or clients... [+] More

Sells bowling products, such as balls, bags, shoes, apparel, accessories, and supplies, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing customers or clients to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Demonstrates, if applicable, and describes products, and emphasizes the best applications and saleable features. Answers all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate products to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with company technical engineering and/or manufacturing support and services to ascertain and meet customers' needs. [-] Less

Manages activities of workers engaged in providing services to patrons and in maintaining facilities and equipment of bowling alley. Assigns alleys for use and actuates automatic game-scoring equipment. Determines number of games played and collects payment. Inspects alleys to ensure... [+] More

Manages activities of workers engaged in providing services to patrons and in maintaining facilities and equipment of bowling alley. Assigns alleys for use and actuates automatic game-scoring equipment. Determines number of games played and collects payment. Inspects alleys to ensure equipment is operative and observes patrons to detect disruptive behavior and misuse of alleys and equipment.

Rents bowling shoes to patrons. Organizes bowling leagues and informs members of league requirements. Prepares and distributes announcements of league activities, collects member fees, and distributes tournament prizes. May sell bowling equipment. May hire and train workers. [-] Less

Sells new wireless products and services. Assists new and existing customers with the purchase of wireless equipment and services. Presents products and services to prospective customers through demonstrations and development of wireless communications solutions.

Prospects and generates new sales opportunities. Conducts... [+] More

Sells new wireless products and services. Assists new and existing customers with the purchase of wireless equipment and services. Presents products and services to prospective customers through demonstrations and development of wireless communications solutions.

Prospects and generates new sales opportunities. Conducts all required processes and procedures to implement new service upon completion of sale. Initiates follow-up contact with customers to ensure complete satisfaction with all products and services purchased. Participates in the development and execution of promotional activities. Responds to customer inquiries, needs, and/or problems, which may include account research, explanation of equipment operation, and execution of warranty claims. Stays current with changes and developments in the wireless industry. [-] Less

Directs activities, either directly or through subordinates, concerned with sales of products or services of a highly complex nature. Plans, develops, establishes, and implements policies, procedures, and objectives of technical sales function in accordance with objectives of organization. Confers with... [+] More

Directs activities, either directly or through subordinates, concerned with sales of products or services of a highly complex nature. Plans, develops, establishes, and implements policies, procedures, and objectives of technical sales function in accordance with objectives of organization. Confers with organization officials to plan technical sales objectives, to develop sales policies, and to coordinate functions. Develops and maintains accounts and responds to bids and proposals. Targets and develops clients through existing database and contacts, advertising resources, and the Internet. Meets with clients to evaluate their technical needs and to recommend and provide consulting solutions.

Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Examines estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy. Evaluates the market position of competing technical products, services, and organizations and their marketing and sales techniques. Devises sales strategies and promotions to obtain maximum sales volume. Forecasts semi-annual and annual sales projections. Directs preparation of required reports. Interprets and enforces company policy and practices. Ensures the adequacy of sales training programs. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Lays out axis through light and heavy centers of bowling balls and gauges and grades balls according to size, color, and quality

floats bowling ball in mercury pool and locates and marks center of light side, using plumb bob and grease... [+] More

Lays out axis through light and heavy centers of bowling balls and gauges and grades balls according to size, color, and quality

floats bowling ball in mercury pool and locates and marks center of light side, using plumb bob and grease pencil. Places ball in jig and locates center of heavy side, using center gauge. Examines ball for defects and color quality, measures size with ring gauge, and marks data to be engraved under trademark, using grease pencil. Places rejected balls aside for reworking. [-] Less

Weighs bowling balls, computes weight differential between light and heavy sides, records data on box, and packs balls for sales, storage, or shipment

places ball (heavy side out) on pan of straight-beam-balance scale and reads and records weight. Reverses position of... [+] More

Weighs bowling balls, computes weight differential between light and heavy sides, records data on box, and packs balls for sales, storage, or shipment

places ball (heavy side out) on pan of straight-beam-balance scale and reads and records weight. Reverses position of ball on scale pan, reads and records weight, and computes differential between light and heavy sides. Reweighs ball with heavy side down to ascertain true weight. Records data on packing box, using pen or grease pencil. Packs ball in box and seals box with glue or gummed tape. [-] Less

Engraves brand name, serial number, and other identification data on plastic bowling balls, using pantograph-routing machine

inserts cutting bit in router head and secures bit with wrench. Selects and clamps specified pattern (letters or design) under tracing stylus of pantograph-routing machine.... [+] More

Engraves brand name, serial number, and other identification data on plastic bowling balls, using pantograph-routing machine

inserts cutting bit in router head and secures bit with wrench. Selects and clamps specified pattern (letters or design) under tracing stylus of pantograph-routing machine. Centers bowling ball in jig and clamps ball into position under router head. Starts machine and lowers tracing stylus to beginning point on pattern. Pulls lever, lowering cutting bit onto surface of bowling ball, and guides tracing stylus over pattern, causing router to cut identification data on ball. Examines ball to detect irregular or incomplete engraving and places defective balls aside for rework. [-] Less

Tends buffing machine that removes scratches and polishes surface of bowling balls

places ball in holding fixture, pad, or cup of buffer and coats buffing wheel and pad with abrasive compound. Changes position of ball against revolving wheel to remove grinding... [+] More

Tends buffing machine that removes scratches and polishes surface of bowling balls

places ball in holding fixture, pad, or cup of buffer and coats buffing wheel and pad with abrasive compound. Changes position of ball against revolving wheel to remove grinding and sanding scratches on surface of ball. Removes ball after specified time and holds ball against finish buffing wheel, moving ball with hands to expose all surfaces to wheel. Examines ball for scratches and specified finish. May dress ball with waterproof sandpaper or rubbing compound to remove nicks, pits, and scratches prior to engraving or polishing and be designated hand finisher, bowling balls. [-] Less

Coats bowling ball molds components with parting agent, installs ball cores, and assembles and seals molds preparatory to filling and curing

inspects parts to ensure clean and dry condition and applies parting agent, using brush or spray gun. Installs core on... [+] More

Coats bowling ball molds components with parting agent, installs ball cores, and assembles and seals molds preparatory to filling and curing

inspects parts to ensure clean and dry condition and applies parting agent, using brush or spray gun. Installs core on support bolt and turns bolt to adjust core to center of mold. Lays yarn gasket in groove around bottom flange, aligns top of mold over bottom, and secures it with thumbscrews or clamps. Places completed mold in rack for filling. May disassemble molds and remove cured balls from molds. [-] Less