Outside Sales

Midwest-Hose-; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health and dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability (short and long term)

Paid holidays

Vacation 120 hours

Casual dress

Job summary

Midwest Hose & Specialty in Geismar, LA is seeking a Commercial Sales Rep to prospect, develop, and close new business in the oil field and industrial sectors. You will work with inside sales and warehouse staff to fulfill orders and grow market share.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hose or industrial sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships while hitting sales goals. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years hose/industrial sales experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell, service, and promote product line to external customers.
• Develop business strategies to raise customer pool and profitability.
• Meet sales goals by training and mentoring staff and managing leads.
• Maintain store administration and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide on-the-ground support for sales at oil field rigs and local offices.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Cold calling

Customer relationships

Communication

MS Outlook/Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Energetic personality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

About Us:Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors and manufacturers in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future!We promote from within our own organization and reward team members with the potential for advancement and pay increases! We offer competitive pay and career advancement based on performance. Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the fuel that drives our business, so we treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.We pride ourselves in offering a premier benefits package which includes:Very competitive compensation401(k) plan with company matchCompany health and dental insurance plansBasic life and AD&D insurance 100% paidShort and long term disabilityPaid Holidays120 Hours of paid vacationGreat work/life balanceCasual dress environmentCareer longevityProfessional growthIf you want to be part of an ever-growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path please apply today!Summary of Position:The Commercial Sales Rep. is responsible for prospecting, developing, and capturing new customers. Sales are generally diverse falling within the commercial or industrial sectors. There is also an account management aspect for this role that adds marketing, promoting, and cross-selling additional MWH products and services to existing and potential customers. The ideal hire could develop strong customer relationships leading to high customer satisfaction while meeting sales and profitability goals.This role will work closely with inside sales and warehouse staff to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely fashion.Must be willing to make 8-10 sales/cold calls daily!Responsibilities for Commercial Sales Rep:Sell, service, and promote Midwest Hose product line to external customersHelp brand the Midwest Hose product line and offeringsDevelop business strategies to raise customer pool, expand store traffic, and optimize profitabilityDevelop and implement new sales initiativesInitiate and maintain business relationships with customers primarily in the oil field at rig locations and with local field office personnelSell to prospective customers using either pre-established leads or leads self-sourcedMeet sales goals by providing training, motivating, mentoring to MWH staffPropose innovative ideas to increase market shareComplete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and proceduresMaintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standardsMaintain issues that arise from staff or customersProvide on-the-ground support for salesMeet with customers to discuss their evolving needs and to assess the quality of our company’s relationship with themTrack and report of sales data to leadership teamsQualifications and Requirements for Commercial Sales:Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within sales and managementExperience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasksProficiency in assessing, profiling and analyzing merchants' needs and proposing customized proposalsCritical thinking and reasoning to provide customer support and satisfactionPrior hose and rental sales experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSolid computer skills such as typing and navigation through various computer programs including MS Outlook, Excel, and Windows OSCompassionate and patient customer service skillsAbility to retain product knowledgeCommitment to work additional hours as needed to complete orders received dailyEnergetic, outgoing, and positive attitudeAbility to prioritize and manage timeHigh attention to detailEducation and Experience for Commercial Sales:High school diploma or GED (required)1-3 years of hose experience (highly preferred)Prior industry or commercial related sales experience (required)Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)