Outside Sales

Dakota Hardwoods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Hardwoods in Houston, TX seeks a results-driven Sales Representative to cover our local territory and grow accounts. You will travel to meet prospects, conduct calls and face-to-face meetings, and build lasting relationships with customers to sell our products.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (marketing degree a plus) and proven sales experience with excellent communication. You will monitor market conditions, upsell opportunities, and provide outstanding service while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• College degree in marketing or related field is a plus.
• Sales experience is a must; strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Travel within 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 given territory.
• Monitor the company's industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer's specific needs.
• Answer oncoming 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 products' different features and answer questions they may have.
• Cross-sell or up-sell products to customers to increase purchase amounts.
• Respond courteously and swiftly to customer inquiries and/or complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Marketing-related college degree

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel within 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 given territory.
• Monitor the company's industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand a customer's specific needs.
• Answer oncoming 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 products' different features and answer questions they may have.
• Cross-sell or up-sell products to customers to increase purchase amounts.
• Respond courteously and swiftly to customer inquiries and/or complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• 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 remaining flexible to the needs of the business.
  • Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service.
  • Ability to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Adherence to the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
  • Bilingual a plus but not required.

Reporting Structure within the Organization:

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

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

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