Outside Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Builds and maintains a network of customers from which to identify new sales leads.

2. Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggest products and services to meet those needs.

3. Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.

4. Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.

5. Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.

6. Stays up to date on building products and trends through provided training and self-initiatives.

7. A high level of service will be expected, requiring occasionally delivery of material to customers. Order sizes would be those small enough for transportation by the company pickup truck.

8. Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Competencies:

1. Highly productive and a strong team player who works with a sense of urgency and hands-on-approach.

2. Excelling communication skills and attention to detail.

3. Ability to engage with both customers and colleagues effectively in person and over the phone.

4. Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with point-of-sale systems.

5. A positive attitude, a proactive approach, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.

6. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

7. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

This job is operated in a professional office / retail environment with Construction job-site visits. This role routinely uses standard point-of-sale equipment, computers, cell phone, laptop, and company provided pickup truck.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Travel:

Travel up to 50% visiting customers, vendors, and construction job sites. A company pickup truck will be provided. A clean driving record is required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education / Experience / Skills:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales Business or related field preferrable but not required.

2. 5 years of Sales-related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, handle or feel merchandise, reach with hands / arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies up to 50 pounds.