Outside Salesperson 1

AMI Metals; Fort Smith (AR); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Smith, AR is seeking an Outside Sales professional to promote and sell metals products to business and industrial accounts. You will originate leads, develop accounts, and manage relationships to grow sales while coordinating with operations to fulfil orders.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of sales experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication and analytical skills. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 years of relevant outside sales or equivalent education/experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of sales, promotion, and customer service principles.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and metals industry.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills for pricing and quotations.
• Sound decision-making based on analysis and experience.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships and negotiate pricing.

Aufgaben

• Sell products to business and industrial customers and develop accounts.
• Serve as primary contact and maintain customer relationships.
• Develop sales strategies to maximize profitability and service.
• Identify leads and develop new prospects in assigned territory.
• Prepare formal quotations and negotiate pricing within guidelines.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure terms are fulfilled.
• Maintain accurate customer records in CRM and systems.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and seek feedback for improvements.
• Stay informed about metals industry trends and competitors.

Kenntnisse

outside sales experience

customer service

lead generation

account management

pricing negotiation

communication skills

problem solving

mathematical ability

multi-tasking

computer proficiency

Ausbildung

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

This job is in the Outside Sales job family (Department), which covers positions the duties of which are to perform or supervise work involved in promoting and maintaining sales by originating and developing leads and performing sales remotely, over the phone or email. This job family also includes positions providing customer service and serving as customer service points of contact as well as marketing positions responsible for collection, analysis and dissemination of information on movement, demand, prices, marketing trends, and other facts relating to the marketing of Phoenix products.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Responsible for selling products for distribution to business and industrial establishments.
• Serves as the primary contact for customers, maintains customer relationships and addresses all issues with assigned customer base.
• Manages assigned customer accounts and builds customer relationships to continue to grow business opportunities with the customer.
• Assesses and maximizes the buying potential, profitability and product/service requirements of customers through creation of a sales strategy and action plan.
• Develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers to identify leads and increase the sales of products and services.
• Partners with customers within assigned territories to proactively identify long and short-term needs and provide mutually beneficial solutions for products and/or services.
• Maintains customer records using appropriate automated systems.
• Schedules and performs cold calls and calls to existing customers in assigned territory.
• Highlights product features based on a technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
• Answers customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
• Develops/maintains effective relationships with customers, providing customer service and complaint resolution.
• Regularly inquires and monitors customer satisfaction regarding quality of products, services and deliveries.
• Promotes feedback mechanisms for customers to influence the continuous improvement of operations and/ou ret production and makes recommendations for potential product enhancements or modifications to increase sales.
• Develops or enters formal quotations into appropriate system or format and provides them to customers.
• Independently negotiates certain pricing and/or agreements, following established guidelines and/or approvals.
• Follows up with all quotes in a timely manner and according to policy.
• Facilitates execution of accepted agreements, coordinating with operations to ensure all terms are followed.
• Acquires and regularly updates general knowledge of the metals industry, including potential customers and competitors, as well as business trends through trade association events and industry publications.

• Continually upgrades and maintains working knowledge of company products, services, equipment, programs and corporate policies & procedures to successfully communicate and sell to new and existing accounts.
• Interacts with other members of the sales and operations team to assist in penetrating specific territory or market to increase sales levels and contractual opportunities.
• Manage inventory of contract customers and address any customer issues.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

Required Skills

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services required.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required.
• Knowledge of company product(s) and their uses required.
• Knowledge of the metals industry required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly a strong virtual presence and listening skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, multiplication, ratios and proportions to practical situations required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN