Sales Representative (Florifence)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sales Representative

Department: Sales

Location: Tampa, FL

Reports To: Vice President

Position Type: Full time

Expected Hours of Work/Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Weekends as work requires.

Pay Range: 35,000 a year plus commission of gross sales

Summary of Position:

The Sales Representative position will utilize the company’s various computer programs and tools to create new account and maintain existing accounts to produce commercial fencing opportunities. The opportunities in which the sales representative are to focus on, but not limited too will be commercial fencing sales to wholesale and retail customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain customer relationships by providing a great experience and presenting a professional image in terms of both appearance as well as the finished product (presentations, follow-up, & customer relationships)
• Maintain a professional personal appearance during all customer visits
• Performs take-offs in a precise and professional manner to deliver bids, proposals, and or budgets to customers
• Review costs with Vice President when estimate does not meet minimum gross profit guidelines
• Drafts and submits proposals via CRM system to allow delivery of proposals in a timely fashion
• Update potential CRM software through the sales process from time of request through final contract
• Perform “hand-off” meetings with operations to assist in the successful completion of sold projects
• Assists all levels of management, as assigned
• When necessary, additional duties may be assigned, and the company expects the Account Manager to exercise initiative to anticipate and prevent problems

Competencies:

• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Initiative/Motivation: Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five or more years of experience in commercial fencing sales
• Five or more years as an account manager or equivalent with similar responsibilities.
• General knowledge of fencing to include vinyl, metal, and wood.
• Must hold a valid and active Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass background and drug screen checks
• Good communication skills both written and oral

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and respectfully with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Exhibits good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, while able to support and explain reasoning for decisions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills which are used to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically or through other means to individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing environments.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work in hot environments during all seasons.
• Ability to use a tape measure.

Work Environment:

This is a fast-paced team-work based environment.

Travel Requirements:

Most travel will be Monday through Friday within assigned territory. There may be occasional travel required over the weekends as work requires.