Business Development Representative

Location

SCP Distributors, 622 N. Lake Havasu Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ

Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunities, company vehicle, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401(k) with generous company match, 13 days of paid time off (increasing with tenure), 8 paid holidays, 100% employer–paid life and long‑term disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, employee recognition and referral bonuses, summer events, employee stock purchase plan, discounts, and more.

• Prospect potential new clients within the target market, including pool & spa retailers, pool builders, and maintenance firms.
• Make cold calls and market to prospective clients.
• Follow up and qualify sales leads.
• Conduct professional presentations on products and programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customer personnel.
• Identify client needs and provide quotes and product data as needed.
• Close sales and follow through to ensure appropriate delivery.
• Support operations and accounts receivable efforts.
• Collaborate with sales center, regional, and divisional managers to grow the business.
• Complete internal reports and paperwork in a timely fashion.

• Minimum two (2) years of professional‑level business‑to‑business sales experience.
• Proven track record of successful sales in a wholesale environment.
• Ability to cold call prospective clients.
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following product lines: pool‑related equipment, plumbing supplies, tile, decking, exterior lighting, patio furniture, construction materials, building supplies, chemicals, landscaping/irrigation supplies, HVAC supplies, or similar tangible goods.
• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record (no more than two violations within three years), and willingness to travel within a designated area.
• Occasional lifting and moving of up to 75 pounds.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel; knowledge of AMP or similar customer‑management system preferred; knowledge of Prelude or similar inventory control software helpful.
• Minimum age eighteen (18) years.
• Bilingual, military, military spouse, and veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background verification. This position is considered “safety‑sensitive” and includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others.

POOLCORP is a drug‑free company and an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. The company respects diversity and is committed to inclusive hiring practices. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job.