Outside Sales Representative

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop and maintain relationships with current and new clients in the Texas market. The role is hybrid with most work done remotely from Austin, TX, and periodic attendance at the San Antonio branch for meetings and reviews.

The candidate will identify leads, tailor recommendations to client needs, and drive revenue while building a strong network of sources. Must travel as needed and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fire safety and security outside sales.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers to identify needs and recommends products or services.
• Demonstrates product functions and value based on customer needs.
• Maintains customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.
• Keeps existing and previous customers informed of new products, services, and enhancements.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities and forecasts.
• Produces periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Sales

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This role is considered a \"hybrid\" role, with most of the work being done remotely in Austin, TX. However, there will be some requirements to come in to the branch in San Antonio, TX at certain times during the month for meetings and reviews. The Outside Sales Representative will sell products and services offered by the company to current and new clientele. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for increasing sales by developing and maintaining relationships with customers and clients. Duties may include identifying prospective customers, following up on potential sales leads and maintaining relationships with existing customers. Outside Sales Representatives may also recommend marketing strategies designed for a target market.

Essential 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.


• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with fire safety and security outside sales


• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred


• 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.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to travel.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay


• Medical, dental, vision


• Company paid life insurance


• Company paid short-term disability


• 401K with employer match


• Paid vacation and company holidays


• Training and Career Development


• Company vehicle (if job applicable)


• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.