Representative - Outside Sales (OEM)

CSS; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Representative - Outside Sales to develop new prospects and manage assigned accounts, driving sales and margins for the company's products and services.

You will focus on face-to-face selling, deliver presentations, proposals and product demonstrations, and build solid relationships across customer organization levels, including executives. A commission component is included.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required with 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.
• 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 a team environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred).
• Ability to travel 10% -25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and interact with assigned customers to increase sales and margins.
• Execute and expand assigned customer account plans with management guidance.
• Improve billing margins through value-added services and supplier programs.
• Prospect potential customers, including cold calling and referrals.
• Communicate customer needs and propose products or services to meet them.
• Demonstrate product functions and benefits per customer needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication and build relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Inform customers of new products and enhancements.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Presentations

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communications

MS Office skills

Travel readiness

Team player

Advertising & promotions knowledge

Customer relationship management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 environment
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred)
• Ability to travel 10% -25% 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.**

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