Educational Sales Representative - Outside Sales

Educational Sales RepresentativeThe educational sales rep's primary responsibility is to generate outside sales for Nick Rail Music, typically at school sites. The primary areas in which the representative is expected to generate sales are:Generating new rental businessSales of merchandise to students and to schoolsSales of instrument repairs to students and to schoolsNick Rail Music considers itself to be "a responsible partner in music education". As a representative and ambassador of the company, the educational sales rep is expected to conduct him or her self in a manner that encourages music educators to consider the relationship with Nick Rail Music to be an invaluable asset.Salesmanship, attention to detail, good organizational skills, familiarity with computers, a record of being prompt and service-minded, ability to follow up and an excellent driving record are all prerequisites for this position.The typical schedule for this position is Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. The exact schedule will be coordinated with management depending on route and specific account considerations, which can result in an earlier start to the day. Evenings and Saturdays are required on occasion.Reports To: School Services ManagerEssential Duties and Requirements:Strong sales skillsProduct knowledge and ability to source product knowledgeThorough tracking of orders from inception through deliveryAbility to perform small emergency repairs on the road and to evaluate instruments for repair needsPromotion of the repair department, including pick up and delivery of repairsMaintain a daily activity schedule subject to periodic reviewCreate and maintain a data sheet on each accountSelf-motivation, ability to perform with little direct supervisionMaintain frequent communication with supervisorSolve problems promptly, but with good judgmentPosition requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs in and out of delivery vanCompensation is based on experience. Educational Sales Representatives are also eligible for the ESR Incentive Program, which includes commissions based on total sales profit, instrument repairs, etc.Professional Qualifications:School band backgroundProven sales historyProven ability to manage client relationships effectivelyStrong, positive attitude and work ethicWillingness to learnReliableMust be authorized to work in the United StatesMust have a current drivers licenseMust have a clean driving record*We are an e-verify companyMust be willing to submit background check