Outside Sales, Sales Representative

Punta Gorda - FL
9450 Piper Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982, USA

The Outside Sales associate acts as an ambassador and is responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with customers in the assigned territory. Conducts sales in the field through face-to-face interactions with potential and existing customers. Builds trust and supports prospects, guiding them toward potential and future sales. Delivers an excellent customer experience and provides hands-on explanations of new or updated products when necessary.

Excellent social skills help foster strong relationships.

The Outside Sales associate maintains a professional, sincere, enthusiastic attitude, reflecting the organization s commitment to customers. Develops product knowledge by reading current vendor tags and pamphlets and attending training classes to communicate it to customers. Stays current with promotional events and sales.

• Travel within the sales territory to meet prospects and customers.
• Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers daily.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat customers.
• Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts.
• Educate customers on how products can benefit them financially and professionally.
• Sell the company s products to customers within the given territory.
• Monitor the company s industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand customers  needs.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist customers with inquiries and/or sales promptly, courteously, and effectively.
• Follow-up calls to customers regarding order status, as needed.
• Listen and understand customer needs and offer solutions and support.
• Communicate to customers about product features and answer questions they may have.
• Cross-sell or up-sell products to increase purchase amounts.
• Respond promptly and courteously to customer inquiries and/or complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  A high school diploma or GED is required. College degree in marketing or related field is a plus.
• Skills/
  
  Experience:
  • Sales experience is a must
  • Solid communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter
  • Detail oriented
  • Willing to work independently; always team focused
  • Excellent understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
  • Knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
  • Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate with customers, peers and management
  • Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and flexible to business needs
  • Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service
  • Ability to work a variety of hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Adherence to the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
  • Bilingual a plus but not required

• Reports to the Branch Manager.
• No supervisor responsibilities in this position.
• Travel within the assigned sales territory; outside of a formal office or formal team environment.
• Medical
• Vision
• Long-term disability
• Eligible for 401k on the first day of employment

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

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