Outside Sales Representative

Pye--barker-Fire-; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

ALL In Ownership Plan

Job summary

Knoxville-based Pye-Barker Fire & Safety seeks an Outside Sales Representative to grow sales by building relationships with current and new clients in the fire, life safety and security sector. You will identify leads, understand client needs, demonstrate products, and manage ongoing account satisfaction from our Knoxville area office.

You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree or five years of related experience, excellent communication, and strong sales skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field or 5+ years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and suggest products or services.
• Demonstrate product functions and utility to meet customer needs.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.
• Notify customers of new products, services, and enhancements.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities and relationships.
• Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Sales & negotiation

Organizational skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Adaptability

Microsoft Office Suite

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.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:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR at least five years of related experience required.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 payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesOur Commitment:Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.Our EEO Statement: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.