Outside Sales Rep

Dufrene Building Materials; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A materials supply company in Florida is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to sell products and services to new and existing customers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field or at least five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include building a network of sales leads, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining detailed reports of sales activities. Strong sales, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers to identify product needs and suggests solutions.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication.
• Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

Job description

The Outside Sales Representative will sell products and services offered by the company to current and new customers.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR a t least five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.