Sales Representative - FT

Dal-Tile Corp.; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Tile Corp. is seeking an Outside Sales Rep to grow the countertop business in the New Jersey region, servicing existing customers and acquiring new accounts through cold calling.

The role requires a proven track record in sales, strong communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a field-based setting. Base pay ranges from $47,000 to $59,000 with additional incentives and company benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; some college preferred.
• Computer skills with Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes/email.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Four years of prior selling experience.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in an unstructured, unsupervised environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly sales calls servicing existing customers and cold calling potential customers.
• Prepares weekly “Sales” and “Call” reports.
• Develops monthly strategy for sales calls and prepares monthly travel calendar based on that strategy.
• Conducts area market analysis of top accounts in each area.
• Researches area market product data to determine popular types, styles, and sizes.
• Grows market share by increasing sales and sales volume while maintaining margins.
• Completes “Positive Action Forms” for cold calls resulting in displays/sales.
• Utilizes negotiation skills to sell/place displays in showrooms.
• Conducts client follow-ups via phone, letters, and emails.
• Establishes and maintains client files and timely follow-ups on programs.
• Provides PK seminars to customers.
• Uses “On Demand” reporting to achieve sales objectives.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Lotus Notes

Driving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma / Some College

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

Dal-Tile is seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Rep to increase its market share. The Outside Sales Rep will increase the account base by servicing existing customers and expanding the account base through cold calling.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $47,000 and $59,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Compensation and range may vary by location. Final base pay is determined based on job-related factors such as work location, skills, experience, education, and training, consistent with applicable state and local laws. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which may also include incentive compensation, commissions (if applicable), discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and company-sponsored benefits.

Primary Objective:

• Increase market share and sales for the Dal-Tile Countertop in the prescribed region/area. Increase account base by servicing existing customers and expand account base through cold calling

Primary Function and Scope:

• Conducts weekly sales calls - includes servicing existing customers as well as cold calling potential customers (average 4-5 cold calls per week).
• Prepares weekly “Sales” and “Call” reports.
• Develops monthly strategy for sales calls and prepares monthly travel calendar based on that strategy.
• Conducts area market analysis of top accounts in each area – including top Dealers, top Contractors, and top Builders.
• Researches area market product data to determine the types, styles, and sizes most purchased in the area to determine sales strategy.
• Grows market share by increasing sales and sales volume while maintaining company-approved product margin goals.
• Completes “Positive Action Forms” for all cold calls resulting in a display, rack, and/or sale.
• Utilizes influence and negotiation skills to sell and/or place displays in customers’ showrooms.
• Conducts client follow-ups via phone calls, letters, and/or emails.
• Establishes and maintains client files and performs timely follow-up on programs and projects.
• Provides PK seminars to customers.
• Utilizes “On Demand” reporting to achieve sales objectives.
• Performs other duties as required

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• High school diplomas and some college are highly preferred.
• Computer skills to include functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes/email.
• A clean driving record and reliable transportation are required.
• 4 years of prior selling experience.
• Prior customer service experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in an unstructured, unsupervised environment is required.

Competencies:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work under little or no supervision. Must possess proven interpersonal skills including influencing and negotiation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate solid time management and organizational skills.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to frequently lift 50 pounds