Job Description
We are looking for an Outside Sales Rep to join our Platt team in Woodinville, WA.
Summary
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the sales and marketing efforts with the objective of increased profitable sales through creating, building, and maintaining high‑quality relationships with new and existing customers. Utilize company digital tools and company products and services to connect with consumers, develop creative solutions, generate sales volume, and provide the highest level of customer service.
What You’ll Do
- Sell, market, promote, and demonstrate products while effectively communicating the features and benefits of our product offering.
- Increase business by generating sales to new customers and selling additional products to existing customers.
- Collaborate with leadership, team members, and suppliers in planning, tracking, and implementing sales strategies and developing new markets.
- Assist customers with product selection and application utilizing knowledge, internal specialists, and supplier representatives.
- Establish and maintain customer relationships.
- Learn and evaluate customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences in order to present a unique solution tailored to each customer.
- Collaborate with customers and team members for product quotations and provide ongoing communication throughout the customer’s purchasing lifecycle.
- Work with management, credit, and customers to resolve payment issues promptly.
- Gather and report to management information regarding competitors, pricing, products, and current and future market trends.
- Actively participate in professional development to improve selling skills and maintain technical capabilities through company training, special promotions, sales meetings, and supplier seminars.
- Maintain accurate and timely records including sales call schedules and expense reports.
- Coordinate sales calls with vendors to introduce and demonstrate products, identify customer needs, and promote product and service solutions.
- Utilize digital tools and customer solutions to gain a competitive advantage.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Duties Disclaimer
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Competence to perform all essential duties, commitment to effective customer service, integrity, and teamwork are basic requirements for all positions at Rexel USA.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of sales or electrical industry experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Positive, friendly, helpful attitude with customers and sensitivity to their needs.
- Customer-oriented and motivated with excellent communication, presentation, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to influence decisions.
- Product and application knowledge essential.
- Highly self‑motivated.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and customer relationship management tools (CRM).
Physical Demands
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position – frequently – 21% to 50%.
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside or outside the office – constantly – at least 51%.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery – constantly – at least 51%.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves or pick up boxes – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions – constantly – at least 51%.
Weight and Force Demands
- Up to 10 pounds – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Up to 25 pounds – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Up to 50 pounds – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or heat and cold – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Exposure to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment – occasionally – up to 20%.
- Travels to offsite locations – constantly – at least 51%.
Salary
For the state of Washington only: $70,000 to $115,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Additional optional insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor) and its affiliated companies are an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.