Regional Sales Representative

Overview

We are currently looking for a talented, dynamic and motivated outside sales professional to join our team in the LA/San Diego Market Area. Reporting to a Region Sales and Business Development Manager, in this position you will independently prospect, develop and nurture relationships with businesses and industry entities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sales leads by prospecting and pursuing targeted new business through calling or visiting potential customers, attending trade shows, initiating mailings and other related activities.
• Negotiate and close new sales contracts and service agreements to achieve year over year customer base growth.
• Develop and leverage relationships with businesses and industry entities such as real estate companies, home builder associations and other trade organizations to cultivate new business prospects.
• Actively participate in industry organizations to continually build a professional network.
• Partner with Regional Management and the National Accounts group to aggressively pursue Regional and National Accounts business opportunities.
• Champion a positive, professional image of Suburban Propane to create customer goodwill and foster referrals and repeat business.
• Follow up with new accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and fulfillment of the job.

Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment).
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee recognition program.
• Generous tuition assistance program.
• Propane discounts, and more!

Starting Base Salary*: $65,000 - $75,000 (plus commission).

*Subject to change over time, to allow adequate time to build a commissionable platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales experience.
• Some college or equivalent in experience and education (Business related Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate and convincingly persuade others.
• Professional and articulate with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Industry knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas fired appliances and related distribution systems (training is provided).

As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.

At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.