Outside Sales Representative

BDI; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) profit-sharing

Maternal & paternal leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Variable compensation programs

Job summary

BDI is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow the customer base across a defined territory in the United States. The role focuses on servicing current customers, quoting products, and pursuing new opportunities to drive revenue growth.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in sales (industrial supply preferred), strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Travel within the territory is required, and a MVR check may be required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in a sales environment, or in industrial supply.
• Self-motivated and highly focused on sales results.
• Strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well both individually and in a team environment.
• Travel as needed within an assigned sales territory.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and actively service existing BDI customers assigned to a specific sales territory, including product quotation and problem resolution.
• Capture new business opportunities within existing customers through strategies such as new product introduction, account targeting, and marketing current product lines.
• Identify, actively pursue, and close new target opportunities.
• Work closely with Suppliers Partners to service customers.
• Use Microsoft Outlook to regularly schedule and report activities.
• Document cost savings for customers and BDI.
• Effectively manage time and sales territory by following BDI’s Standard Selling Process.
• Business sales planning and forecasting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Customer needs analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the successful growth of the customer base within a defined geographical territory by establishing new customers and actively servicing current customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and actively service existing BDI customers assigned to a specific sales territory (this includes product quotation and problem resolution).
• Capture new business opportunities within existing customers through numerous strategies, such as new product introduction, account targeting, and marketing current product lines.
• Identify, actively pursue, and close new target opportunities.
• Work closely with Suppliers Partners to service customers.
• Use Microsoft Outlook to regularly schedule and report activities.
• Document cost savings for customers and BDI.
• Effectively manage time and sales territory by practicing BDI’s Standard Selling Process.
• Business sales planning and forecasting.
• Other duties as they are assigned.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in a sales environment, or in industrial supply.
• Self-motivated and highly focused on sales results.
• Strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to identify customer needs and provide mutually beneficial solutions.
• Travel as needed within an assigned sales territory.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry specific experience.
• Knowledge of the customer base that supports the current market.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Passion for providing service and solutions to customers.

*BDI reserves the right to change job duties at any time. The job description is not designed to cover every requirement of the job.

BDI Team Members can expect industry leading benefits including

• competitive pay
• exceptional variable compensation programs
• health benefits
• 401(k) and profit-sharing program
• maternal and paternal leave programs
• tuition reimbursement
• referral bonuses
• many more

All in an exciting and ever-changing entrepreneurial environment.