Outside Sales Representative

Company: George T Sanders
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description:SUMMARYResponsible for prospecting new customers and retaining old customers. Manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES-Present and sell plumbing, heating products and related products to current and potential customers.-Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.-Maintain margins and profitability according to the standards of the Director of Sales.-Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.-Prepare quotes, proposals and orders for customers.-Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.-Establish and maintain current customer and potential customer relationships.-Identify and resolve customer concerns.-Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity logs for the Director of Sales.-Communicate new products, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to the Director of Sales.-Coordinate with other branches to accomplish the work required to complete sales orders.-Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce dead stock.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows.-When needed follow-up for collection of payment.-Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of product.-Keep the credit department informed of circumstances regarding a customer's credit worth.-Expected to do some reasonable entertaining to keep old business and solicit new business.-Other duties as assigned.Requirements:KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS-Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.-Ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to create and edit written materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.-Knowledge of sales promotion techniques.-Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.-Work requires significant local travel to current and potential customers. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license within 60 days of employment.-Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional travel.-Must have a good working knowledge of the plumbing and heating industry.WORKING CONDITIONS-Working conditions are normal for an office environment.-Work requires significant local travel and may require the occasional overnight travel for training purposes.PI217380309

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