Sales Representative - Grand Junction

Overview

Sales Representative – Grand Junction, Colorado

• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet websites, and other sources.
• Prepare regular planning and goals, as assigned by supervisor, including reports of business transactions and maintenance of a customer management profile.
• Maintain existing accounts and provide customer service in accordance with the company's customer‑service philosophy and standards.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talk with customers at the place of business or by phone.
• Sustain the minimum number of sales calls as determined by management.
• Display product using various point‑of‑sale items and emphasize sellable features.
• Quote prices correctly with reference to company pricing guidelines and prepare sales orders.
• Estimate delivery dates to customers based on knowledge of delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with administrative and operations teammates to assure the best service is provided to customers.
• Coordinate customer training and product promotions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues related to deliveries, billing, and all other aspects of customer service.
• Attend regularly scheduled sales meetings, seminars, trade shows, and special events to represent the company and its brands.

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid driver license
• Automobile insurance – $100 / $300 / $50 minimum limits of liability

• Knowledge of SAP Business software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Empire is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.