Outside Sales Representative (Full Time), New Orleans, LA

IDN-Canada; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IDN Global, Inc. in New Orleans seeks an Outside Sales Representative to drive profitable growth across locksmith dealers and commercial accounts in New Orleans and Southern Louisiana.

You will develop a business plan, manage an assigned territory, travel throughout the region, and collaborate with Inside Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Accounting to meet goals while maintaining CRM records and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years sales experience in a distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
• Strong product knowledge in mechanical door hardware, access control, and doors/frames.
• Willingness to travel and work throughout New Orleans and Southern Louisiana.
• Strong computer skills, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Cross-functional team player.

Responsibilities

• Develops a business plan and sales strategy to attain company goals.
• Directly responsible for sales activities for locksmiths and new accounts in the territory.
• Provide timely feedback to senior management on sales performance.
• Maintain records and reporting for calls, activity, and CRM entries.
• Control expenses to meet budget guidelines.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and ethics codes.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM usage

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Territory management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

IDN Company: IDN-Acme
Title/Position: Outside Sales Reprensentative
Type of Position: Full-Time
Location: New Orleans, LA
IDN is a leading distributor of security hardware, access control systems, video surveillance equipment, doors & frames, locksmithing tools, and related security products.
Based in New Orleans, LA, the individual in this position is directly responsible for the development and performance of all outside sales activities pertaining to locksmith dealers and select commercial accounts in the New Orleans and Southern Louisiana area including Metairie, Kenner and Gretna. The individual is responsible for achieving maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. This includes establishing plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the designated geographic area and to expand the volume of our commercial door operation.

Responsibilities Include The Following

• Develops a business plan and sales strategy that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability
• Directly responsible for all sales activities pertaining to locksmiths and related new account development in the New Orleans and Southern Louisiana area (as an assigned Territory)
• Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding sales performance
• Ensures accurate records/reporting related to call scheduling, activity reporting, and contact management as related to the use of the company’s CRM software
• Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team

Key Working Relationships

• Demonstrates an ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
• Works closely and cooperatively with Inside Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Accounting
• Demonstrates excellence in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and selling skills, and work habits
• Meets or exceeds all activity standards for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals and closes
• Maintains contact with all employees at the IDN-New Orleans Branch

Requirements

• 3-10 years sales experience in a distribution environment
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Strong product knowledge in the areas of mechanical door hardware, electronic access control systems, and/or doors and frames
• Willingness to travel and work throughout New Orleans and Southern Louisiana area
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task
• Cross-functional team player

All qualified applicants that apply for IDN Global, Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. IDN Global, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.