Business Development Representative

$60,000 - $80,000 plus Commissions based on individual skillset and experience.

This position leverages the benefits of Dead River Company to grow our propane business through trade partners. Targets to include builders, remodelers, realtors and associated affinity partners: i.e. appliance stores and stove shops. This position closely collaborates with Marketing and Operations to achieve success and growth.

As a “trusted advisor” to both existing and new customers, this position seeks to provide high quality service in support of our Brand Promise and Customer Guarantees and Pledges.

Assists with special projects and other work-related duties as assigned.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits
- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Work uniform and boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
• Paid Training at our very own Dead River Institute
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

The Business Development Representative should have a minimum of two years of previous sales experience or a combination of sales and energy related experience. Solution Selling experience is preferred.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High Initiative (Self Starter)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, SFDC) & Math skills
• Ability and willingness to make “cold calls”
• Creativity
• Strong presentation skills
• Follow-up on Commitments (Integrity)
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build relationships
• Technical/mechanical aptitude a plus

Basic office and computer related equipment.

Daily this position must decide how and where to focus his/her time. This position makes decisions primarily relating to how to attract and retain new business. Many decisions are made in consultation with the Sales Manager.

This position deals frequently with all levels of employees, trade influencers, homeowners, and equipment suppliers.

Since this position is frequently out of the office there are considerations relating to vehicle safety and personal safety from slip, trip, or fall.

Approximately 75% of the week is spent in the field visiting current and prospective customers in a variety of settings. The balance of the time is spent in an office setting. When out of the office, all weather conditions may be encountered.

• The position requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• There is frequent use of the fingers to write, input data into a computer system, and handle paperwork
• There is frequent communication involving both speaking and listening in person and over the telephone

There is rarely a need to lift or move an object weighing more than 10 – 15 pounds.

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