Sales Representative - Grand Junction

Empire Distributors, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in the United States seeks a Sales Representative for the Grand Junction area. This role involves compiling prospects, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring exceptional service standards. Candidates should possess an associate degree or equivalent experience, valid driver license, and familiarity with sales techniques. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office suite is required. Join us in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for growth and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Valid driver license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Compile lists of prospective customers from various sources.
• Maintain existing accounts and provide customer service.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to call on customers.
• Display products using point-of-sale items.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues.

Skills

Customer service

Sales techniques

Relationship building

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP Business software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Sales Representative – Grand Junction, Colorado

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet websites, and other sources.
• Prepare regular planning and goals, as assigned by supervisor, including reports of business transactions and maintenance of a customer management profile.
• Maintain existing accounts and provide customer service in accordance with the company's customer‑service philosophy and standards.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talk with customers at the place of business or by phone.
• Sustain the minimum number of sales calls as determined by management.
• Display product using various point‑of‑sale items and emphasize sellable features.
• Quote prices correctly with reference to company pricing guidelines and prepare sales orders.
• Estimate delivery dates to customers based on knowledge of delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with administrative and operations teammates to assure the best service is provided to customers.
• Coordinate customer training and product promotions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues related to deliveries, billing, and all other aspects of customer service.
• Attend regularly scheduled sales meetings, seminars, trade shows, and special events to represent the company and its brands.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver license
• Automobile insurance – $100 / $300 / $50 minimum limits of liability

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of SAP Business software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Empire is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.