Outside Sales Representative (Industrial)

WESCO; Odessa (TX); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Wesco outside sales representatives develop new prospects and manage assigned customers to grow sales and margin. The role emphasizes face-to-face selling, presenting bids, and delivering demonstrations to diverse buyer groups.

You will collaborate with management on account plans and leverage supplier programs to drive profitability. You should be comfortable traveling to current and potential clients, delivering effective presentations, and building lasting relationships with operations,

Qualificações

• Requires a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior sales experience required; outside sales preferred.
• Two years of industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to clients and suppliers.
• Flexible schedule with overnight travel.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsabilidades

• Assess customer needs and suggest products, services or solutions.
• Expand assigned customer account plans with management.
• Drive billing margin initiatives through value-added services and promotions.
• Prospect new customers via cold calls and referrals.
• Understand customer needs and align products or services accordingly.
• Demonstrate products and solutions based on customer needs.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and address post-sale issues.
• Keep customers informed about new products and enhancements.
• Utilize sales tools for planning and documenting opportunities.
• Develop product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training.
• Foster strong supplier relationships with regular joint calls.
• Provide quotations solo or with sales support.

Conhecimentos

Excellent sales skills

Negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communicator

Presentation delivery

Team-oriented

Microsoft Office

Advertising & sales promotions

Travel readiness

Formação académica

High School Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Representative - Outside Sales, you will be responsible for developing new prospects and interacting with assigned customers to increase sales and margin of the company's products and/or services. Your primary focus will be face-to-face selling and account management activities to meet sales revenue. You will be expected to engage with all levels of the customers’ organizations including technical, operations, supply chain and executive management. You may be required to develop and deliver sales bids, presentations, proposals and/or product demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer needs and suggest products, services and/or solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
• Executes and expands assigned customer account plan(s) which is developed in conjunction with management.
• Executes on billing margin initiatives through value added services, marketing programs, and supplier engagement.
• Prospects potential customers, including cold calling and developing leads through referral channels.
• 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.
• Utilizes sales management tools for sales planning, supplier planning and documenting opportunities.
• Develops and grows product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training.
• Develops strong relationships with suppliers, including performing regular joint sales calls.
• Provides quotations directly or in conjunction with sales support team.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record required
• High School Degree or Equivalent required;Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Prior sales experience required, outside sales preferred
• Two years of industry experience preferred
• Ability to travel to current and potential clients and suppliers
• Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both written and verbally
• Ability to work in team environment
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred)
• Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time

Working Environment

Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts.Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

** This role includes the opportunity to earn commission in addition to base salary, with earnings tied to your individual sales performance.**

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html).

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.