Territory Sales Representative

Territory Sales RepresentativeLocation: Knoxville, TN, US, 37921 Workplace Environment: Hybrid Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation's premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.The Territory Sales Rep prospects, qualifies, and closes new customers by selling propane solutions within a specific territory assignment. TSR prospects customer needs, establishes relationships to present sales proposals focusing on new and existing commercial accounts. Meets and exceeds sales goals as defined by their Territory Sales Manager on (TSP) Total Sales Profit.Key Characteristics:Sales - Experienced in sales; develops prospects, presents to accounts and closes sales that establish and build sales volume within their assigned territory.Communications - Ability to establish and develop both internal and external relationships, present sales proposals and build client accounts.Strategic - Understands how the propane business operates and is knowledgeable on company products, business segments and the selling process.Duties and Responsibilities:Increases commercial revenue from new and existing customers.Relationships - Establishes strong relationships with prospective customers using various prospecting and business development techniques.Sales Planning - Ability to develop and execute a sales plan for their specific geographic area in order to maintain a high level of effective sales call activity and increase productivity.Prepares and presents sales proposals to current and prospective customers.Networks - Focuses efforts on decision-makers in targeted client organizations to lead them to the AmeriGas solution.Time Management - Effective in scheduling their time; to develop relationships with new clients, meet commitments to existing clients and manage.Competitive Awareness - Protects AmeriGas from competitive threats, maintaining and sharing excellent competitive intelligence.Strategic Selling - Targets Customers and has expertise on propane products and solutions, stays current on industry regulatory changes.Works with Territory Sales Manager and vendors to improve ability to use sales tools and sales techniques. Maintains working knowledge of applications and customer solutions.Attends periodic meetings and training classes as required.Administrative Prepares complete and accurate paperwork based on corporate policy and procedures. Reviews commission statements and ensures commission is paid accurately. Is proficient in the regular use of the CRM tool for new account acquisition.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Sales - Must have all sales skills necessary to independently prospect assigned geographic territory, probe to discover needs, present solutions, and secure new business.Productive - Must be able to maintain a high level of productivity through careful time management across assigned territory.Propane Industry - Understands propane products and services.Valid Driver's license with the ability to travel within the local area, including customer visits, district visits, and trade shows.Education and Experience: College degree or equivalent work experience required. Sales Experience - Has sales experience with a demonstrated record of sales success and goal attainment. Commercial / industrial sales experience preferred.AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices. AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.