Business Development Sales (Gastonia/Statesville, NC; Homebuilder/Contractor and Commercial sales re

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a motivated outside salesperson with prior experience working with fireplace/hearth, gas appliance or outdoor kitchen equipment? Are you seeking an established, growth-oriented company? Do you want to combine inside sales from a showroom environment with some outside sales potential when prospecting contractor, homebuilder, and commercial gas sales? If so, Blossman Gas company seeks a Business Development Sales Specialist for our showroom location in the Gastonia and Statesville, NC areas. Due to our stability and consumer demand, these positions can lead to steady above average income, professional growth, and stability.After 75 years in business, Blossman Gas is America's largest, independent propane company. With more than 85 retail locations, we continue to grow throughout the southern and mid-Atlantic states. Blossman Gas remains a private employer offering competitive pay, annual pay increases based on performance, achievable bonus structures, and ongoing professional growth. Our Gastonia and Statesville, NC area retail/sales teams are established and maintain a growing customer base. The Business Development Specialist's primary duties are:communicate company offerings and services enthusiastically from the showroom and by telephone; work with builders and homeowners for new construction and renovation needs relating to gas fireplace systems, outdoor kitchens; gas appliances, grills and more; have a good closing rate for sales interactionsconduct some on-site, Outside Sales-related duties when approaching new opportunities for residential propane in the Charlotte and Statesville, NC areasremain up to date on our preferred brands, financing, preventative maintenance and promotional offeringsprospect commercial gas opportunities including restaurants, forklift warehouses, manufacturing, laundromats, and moredo regular work to keep the showrooms clean and up-to-standardconduct regular work on the computer to support these locations daily workflow and customer-care efforts, regularly follow-up with customers by telephone, email, and textoccasionally help customers load new equipmentRegular bending, lifting, and pulling are daily motions that will be conducted safely using proper methods. Key Qualifications include:1. High school diploma; Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or other related field is preferred but not required2. Pass pre-employment checks including background and drug screening3. Professional; friendly; organized; relationship (trust) selling conditioned4. 2-5 years of prior success with inside sales preferred; some experience with outside sales helpful4. Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Excel); organized; solid communication skills5. Positive attitude; openness to progress; utilization of technology and growth-oriented expectationsBlossman Gas provides competitive compensation of $65-$75k depending on prior relevant sales experience, benefits that include health-dental-life-vision insurance options, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, PTO accrual, and more. Our sales specialists also enjoy sales commissions which are regularly paid due to ongoing sales. This position includes the use of a company-provided vehicle to use for sales calls.For those interested in a sales career path with a growing company, please apply at Gas is an Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans / DRUG-FREE employer.