Senior Outside Sales Specialist & Trainer

Colonial Group; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Minnesota is seeking an experienced sales professional to represent the company with key customers, assess needs, and develop proposals. You may coordinate with internal design staff and may serve as Sales Manager in their absence.

The role involves planning sales presentations, generating opportunities, building relationships, and training less experienced reps. A bachelor’s degree and solid sales background are preferred, with the ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field with two years sales experience.
• Ability to train and develop less experienced reps.

Responsibilities

• Represents the company during the sales process by collecting data on customer needs and design specifications.
• Develops sales contracts for projects by collecting information from clients and conveying needs to staff.
• Troubleshoots field issues which may be difficult to resolve or are complex in nature.
• Plans and conducts sales presentations and demonstrates products and services to meet customer needs.
• Researches, identifies and solicits new customers; generates sales opportunities.
• Keeps customers informed about products and services and how they meet requirements.
• Participates in leadership roles such as chairing meetings and acting as Sales Manager in their absence.
• May provide training to less experienced Outside Sales Reps.
• Prepares reports and documentation for management.

Skills

Product knowledge

Sales presentations

Leadership training

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonial Group in Minnesota is seeking an experienced sales professional to represent the company with key customers, assess needs, and develop proposals. You may coordinate with internal design staff and may serve as Sales Manager in their absence.

The role involves planning sales presentations, generating opportunities, building relationships, and training less experienced reps. A bachelor’s degree and solid sales background are preferred, with the ability to travel to client sites as needed.