Representative - Outside Sales

CSS; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Representative - Outside Sales to develop new prospects and manage assigned customers, increasing sales and margins. You will engage with technical, operations, supply chain and executive teams, delivering bids, presentations and product demonstrations as needed.

You will travel to client sites, conduct sales calls, and maintain relationships to ensure customer satisfaction. A driving role with commission opportunities alongside base salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience is required.
• Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentations and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and manage assigned customers to grow sales and margin.
• Execute and expand account plans with management.
• Assist with billing margin initiatives via value-added services and supplier programs.
• Prospect leads through referrals and cold calling.
• Communicate with customers to identify and meet product needs.

Skills

Sales skills

Presentations

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 environmentStrong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred)
• Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time

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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.