Outside Sales Rep

Colonial Group; Pleasantville (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an entry-level Outside Sales Representative to represent the company by delivering sales and customer service under direct supervision. You will generate sales by gathering data on customer needs and design specifications, then develop proposals with the sales team while spending most days away from the office on customer calls.

A Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field with 0–2 years of industry sales experience is expected to support inside design

Qualifications

• 0–2 years industry sales experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Develop knowledge of effective sales techniques and industry products.
• Accompanies more experienced reps to learn sales methods.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company by providing sales and customer service under direct supervision.
• Generate sales by gathering data on customer needs and design specifications.
• Spends majority of daily activities away from office making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts.

Skills

Sales calls

Customer service

Prospecting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field

Job description

Under direct supervision, represents the company by providing sales and customer service; generating sales by gathering data on customer needs and design specifications. Acts as a company liaison between inside design staff, production staff and customer in developing sales proposals.

• Spends majority of daily activities away from employer’s place of business making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts for services and products.
• Develops knowledge of effective sales techniques, familiarity with industry and understanding of company products and services.
• Accompanies more experienced Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques.

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field plus 0 – 2 years industry sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.