Sales Canvasser E

DEX Imaging; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DEX Imaging is seeking a Sales Canvasser in Birmingham, AL. This position will provide administrative support to the sales team, manage customer logistics, and qualify leads through effective communication. The qualified candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree and one to two years of relevant experience. The role includes maintaining customer relationships, managing marketing logistics, and ensuring smooth sales operations. Some travel is required, up to 20%. DEX Imaging values equality and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for sales team.
• Telephones prospects to qualify leads.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for sales leads.
• Handles marketing logistics including contracts and pricing.
• Travels throughout assigned territory to solicit orders.
• Prepares business transaction reports and tracks expenses.
• Investigates and resolves customer issues.
• Develops relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Coordinates customer training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Word Processing software

Knowledge of Spreadsheet software

Order processing systems

Contact Management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college

Job description

Job Summary

This position functions as the sales department’s administrative support; appointment setter, logistics and serving as a liaison for clients. Sales Canvassers assists with daily operation of the sales team, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. Identifies revenue opportunities, qualifies and engages appropriate contacts, and drives leads through the sales pipeline.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact.
• Telephones prospects to identify appropriate contacts, qualify and drive leads through the sales pipeline.
• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
• Hands‑on involvement in marketing logistics, including quoting prices and credit terms and preparing sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders or talks with customers by phone.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and tracks all invoices and expense accounts against budget.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
• Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Coordinates customer training.

Management and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to Sales Manager.
• Job is not directly responsible for managing other employees.

Job Qualifications

• Position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs and the public image.
• Knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Order processing systems and Contact Management systems.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out‑of‑the‑area travel may be expected.
• Completes additional tasks and assignments as requested by Regional Sales Director.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

• Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
• Travel requirements: Domestic – Up to 20%.
• Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting – Up to 7 hours per day.
• Lifting – Up to 0.5 hour per day, up to 50 lbs max.
• Walking – Up to 2 hours per day.
• Pushing/Pulling – Up to 0.5 hour per day, up to 50 lbs max.
• Standing – Up to 4 hours per day.
• Climbing – Up to 0.5 hour per day.
• Bending/Squatting/Stooping – Up to 1 hour per day.
• Stairs – Up to 0.5 hour per day.
• Reaching – Up to 2 hours per day.
• Ladder – Will not apply generally.
• Balancing – Will not apply generally.
• Step stool – Will not apply generally.
• Twisting – Up to 1 hour per day.
• Excessive heat exposure – Will not apply generally.
• Data Entry/Typing – Up to 4 hours per day.
• Humidity exposure – Will not apply generally.
• Unusual hearting or vision demands: None Specified.
• Other physical demands: Employees should not attempt to lift, pull, or push a load exceeding 50 lbs without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, punching, or pulling in an awkward position.

DEX Imaging as an Equal Opportunity Employer.