Outside Sales - New Orleans Area

RAYMOND MARTIN DATA SYSTEMS; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Generous personal leave policy

Job summary

RAYMOND MARTIN DATA SYSTEMS is hiring for an outside sales representative in Belle Chasse, LA. The role involves promoting and selling industrial, medical, and specialty gases, while also managing sales for welding and safety goods. Candidates should have strong sales and communication skills, as well as experience in the field.

Responsibilities include scheduling customer appointments, providing product quotes, and attending trade shows. Competitive wages are provided, along with various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Knowledge of industrial or welding supply distributors.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and visit customers to determine needs.
• Provide product quotes as required.
• Attend trade shows and conferences.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of welding equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or Two Year Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Location

Belle Chasse - Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Job Overview

This position is responsible for promoting and selling industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The candidate must also be able to sell a complete line of welding, industrial and safety hard goods. Outside sales representatives should utilize all sales and marketing tools available to expand sales at existing customer accounts and develop relationships with new customers. Representatives are responsible for identifying customers specific needs and recommending the best total solutions for that customer. They grow existing accounts, bring new customers into the Gas and Supply group, and support accounts receivable collection efforts.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Two Year Technical Degree

License Required

• Valid Driver’s License

Relevant Work Experience

• Outside sales experience with industrial or welding supply distributorship preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personal computers and associated business software (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred)
• Knowledge of welding equipment, tools, safety supplies and equipment, and industrial equipment
• Ability to create customer quotes and process customer orders
• Ability to maintain solid, long-term business relationships with customers
• Efficiency in problem solving and an effective communicator
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately against deadlines
• Ability to work as a team with local workers as well as team members from other regions

Job Functions and Duties

• Scheduling appointments and visiting existing customers to review product needs and determine other opportunities
• Providing product quotes as required
• Organizing and attending joint sales calls with vendors
• Opening new accounts
• Continuously updating customers on product changes and modifications
• Providing solutions to customers’ problems
• Attending trade shows and conferences (if applicable)
• Liaising between customers and the company for up-to-date status of service, pricing and new product release launches
• Preparing reports for marketing and sales and keeping expense accounts
• Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by attending additional training and departmental meetings
• Other duties as assigned by Sales Manager and/or local Branch Manager

Environment

The associate usually works in an office environment with no extreme temperatures or exposure to other adverse conditions.

Physical Demands

The associate is regularly required to talk to and hear customers, sit while operating a computer, stand while servicing a customer, walk while demonstrating a product, use hands and fingers, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision.

Training Required

New Hire Orientation including Benefits, Safety, Personnel Policies and Procedures, as well as Departmental Training.

Work Hours

Full time, Monday‑Friday, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Wages and Benefits

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Regular overtime
• Bonus opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Educational reimbursement program
• Generous personal leave policy