Outside Sales Representative

Job Description

The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships with residential and commercial construction, and events customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

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• Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
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• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
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• Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
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• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
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• Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
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• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
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• Provides periodic regional sales forecasts.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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• Participates in trade organizations, or associates as assigned.
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• Ability to travel within the greater Knoxville market routinely, visiting existing and potential customer job sites.
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Required Skills/Abilities

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• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
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• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
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• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Education and Experience

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• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, business, or related field, preferred, and
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• At least five years of related experience required
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Physical Requirements

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• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
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• Must be able to maneuver through active construction sites.
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• Must possess a clean MVR and must be able to travel regionally.
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Job Type

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• Full-time
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Compensation: Solid base salary, unlimited commission opportunity on sales, and incentives eligible.

Benefits

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• 401(k)
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• 401(k) matching
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• Dental insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Health insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Retirement plan
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• Vision insurance
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Schedule

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• Day shift
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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