Representative - Outside Sales
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As a Representative - Outside Sales, you will be responsible for developing new prospects and interacting with assigned customers to increase sales and margin of the company's p.
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Responsibilities
- Develop new prospects and interact with assigned customers to increase sales and margin
- Assess customer needs and suggest products, services and/or solutions
- Execute and expand assigned customer account plans
- Prospect potential customers through cold calling and referrals
- Demonstrate functions and utility of products or services to customers
- Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management
- Maintain communication with existing and previous customers about new products
- Utilize sales management tools for planning and documenting opportunities
- Develop product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Prior sales experience required, outside sales preferred
- Two years of industry experience preferred
- Ability to travel 50% 75% of the time
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Job Overview
- As a Representative Outside Sales, you will be responsible for developing new prospects and interacting with assigned customers to increase sales and margin of the company's products and/or services.
- Your primary focus will be face to face selling and account management activities to meet sales revenue.
- You may be required to develop and deliver sales bids, presentations, proposals and/or product demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Assess customer needs and suggest products, services and/or solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
- Executes and expands assigned customer account plan(s) which is developed in conjunction with management.
- Executes on billing margin initiatives through value added services, marketing programs, and supplier engagement.
- Prospects potential customers, including cold calling and developing leads through referral channels.
- Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
- Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post sale.
- Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
- Utilizes sales management tools for sales planning, supplier planning and documenting opportunities.
- Develops and grows product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training.
- Develops strong relationships with suppliers, including performing regular joint sales calls.
- Provides quotations directly or in conjunction with sales support team.
Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License, with a satisfactory driving record required
- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- Prior sales experience required, outside sales preferred
- Two years of industry experience preferred
- Ability to travel to current and potential clients and suppliers
- Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator both written and verbally
- Ability to work in team environment
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Working Environment
- Outside Sales Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities.
- Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts.
- Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- This role includes the opportunity to earn commission in addition to base salary, with earnings tied to your individual sales performance.
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