Outside Sales Representative

Acme Brick; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join their dynamic team. This role requires a personable individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to various challenges. You'll be integral in maintaining customer relationships and ensuring efficient operations, contributing to a pleasant work environment. If you have a knack for sales and a passion for building connections, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values integrity and customer service, and make your mark in the wholesale building materials industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of outside sales experience, preferably in brick sales.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Sell and market products in assigned area, compiling lists of prospective customers.
• Prepare sales contracts, quotes, and reports of business transactions.

Skills

Outside Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Building

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree Preferred

1-2 Years Related Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 13 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Summary

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative with excellent organization skills and a personable disposition. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way. You’ll be a strong and reliable support to company operations, maintaining procedures, communication and customer service. Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) This is a safety sensitive position.

• Sells/markets products in assigned area (familiarity with territory a plus)
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers; business directories; industry ads; trade shows; internet web sites; and other sources.
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes sellable features.
• Quotes prices and credit terms, and prepares sales contracts for orders.
• Responsible for credit and collections regarding sales orders.
• Estimates date of delivery to the customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Tracks stock levels.
• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
• Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing agents.
• Investigates and resolves customer delivery issues.
• Attends trade shows.

Skills and Experience Required for Success

• 1+ years of outside sales experience (Brick sales preferred)
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers
• Demonstrated prioritization/time management skills
• Self-motivation
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have a reliable means of transportation

Competencies Required for Success

• Integrity
• Stays current with industry and market information that may reveal sales opportunities
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Customer Service Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Expertise

Education

• Bachelor degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Wholesale Building Materials