Outside Sales Representative

Traveling Sales Representative

Traveling will vary depending on customer demands. Travel expectations: 30-50%

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience, preferably in manufactured or industrial products with a proven track record of growth and attainment of sales goals. Over 10 years selling experience is ideal.
• Bachelor's Degree or comparable is preferred.
• Prior experience which displays skills of self-motivation and ability to operate autonomously.
• Strong work ethic to succeed and meet deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and decision making skills.
• Extroverted personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to quickly develop solid relationships with customers.
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to multi-task, problem solve, prioritize and manage multiple goals and requirements.
• Experience in lead generation, networking, cold calling, and development of customers from initial cold call contact to closed sale.
• Ability to successfully identify and overcome current and potential customer obstacles to gain new business.
• Experience in working with multiple levels of management within customer's organization to accomplish success in sales and customer service goals.
• Prior experience with tubing, fabricated tubing, metal fabrication, robotic welding or similar manufactured products is ideal.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint) and ability to learn internal software systems
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record

Job Responsibilities:

• Sell and market current tubular product offerings, as well as investigate new applications and opportunities.
• Research potential new customers, initiate introductory calls and quoting activity, and then successfully secure new business with them.
• Maintain relationships with large existing customer base and increase sales to these accounts.
• Operate with the core values of integrity, honesty, and ethics throughout all dealings to best reflect upon yourself and our company.
• Utilize personal knowledge, industry insight, self-generated networking leads, and other resources to prospect for sales opportunities.
• Work together with inside sales, engineering, and production departments to meet customer requirements, along with generating quotations for new sales opportunities.
• Manage current and new opportunities, provide and process customer feedback, identify obstacles and problem solve to acquire new business.
• Maintain current knowledge of market climate, changes & trends and implement strategies accordingly.
• Generate reports to management as needed summarizing current and potential sales opportunities, market conditions, and competitive price analysis, along with assisting management in implementing sales strategies in response to this information.
• Work with engineering, production, and sales departments to continue personal development of product knowledge, analysis skills, and market information, including attendance at seminars, training schools, and educational conferences.
• Other duties assigned as applicable.

Territory/Location Information:

• This position is based in Birmingham, AL and will require travel throughout the United States on a partial basis.
• Predominant travel will be in Southeast US.

About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

About the Team

Samuel Associated Tube Group is a premier supplier of welded cold-drawn stainless steel, high nickel alloy and carbon tubular products with solutions for industries worldwide. We design and manufacture a comprehensive range of tube products including standard and specialized tubular solutions in multiple diameter sizes, shapes and profiles to meet the unique needs of our customers. Leveraging the metallurgical and new product development expertise of our teams, we help customers realize significant cost savings and deliver innovative solutions faster.

Job Info

• Job Identification 225218
• Job Category Sales
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 300 Fleming Road, Birmingham, AL, 35217, US
• Minimum Salary (Annual) $80,000
• Maximum Salary (Annual) $120,000
• Legal Employer Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc.

Samuel, Son & Co (USA), Inc.