Senior Representative - Outside Sales

CSS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Senior Representative - Outside Sales to drive new business and manage assigned accounts in a hands-on, face-to-face selling role. You will identify customer needs, present solutions, and manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

The role emphasizes travel to client sites, strong presentation skills, and collaboration with suppliers. A commission component is included, alongside base salary, with career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years outside sales experience required.
• 4 years industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to current and potential clients and suppliers.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Qualify accounts by determining market potential and provide periodic territory forecasts.
• Execute and expand assigned customer account plan with management.
• Carry out billing margin initiatives through value-added services and programs.
• Prospect potential customers via cold calls and referrals.
• Understand customer needs and suggest products or services.
• Demonstrate product functions based on customer needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication to ensure satisfaction and manage post-sale issues.
• Develop sales plans to drive account growth and retention.
• Develop product knowledge through supplier training and joint calls.
• Mentor sales team and set expectations for service quality.
• Electrical industry knowledge preferred.

Skills

Outside sales

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Team player

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Sales/Business/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Senior 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. You will participate in customer business planning to understand customer needs. Your primary focus will be face-to-face selling and account management activities to meet sales revenue goals by assessing customer needs and suggesting appropriate products, services and/or solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. You will engage with all levels of the customer’s organization including technical, operations, supply chain and executive management and may develop and deliver sales bids, presentations, proposals and/or product demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Qualify accounts by determining market potential and provides periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Execute and expand assigned customer account plan(s) which is developed in conjunction with management.
• Execute on billing margin initiatives through value added services, marketing programs, and supplier engagement.
• Prospect potential customers, including cold calling and developing leads through referral channels.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Develop sales/supplier plans to drive account growth and retention while utilizing sales management tools to track and measure progress.
• Develop and grows product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, including performing regular joint sales calls.
• Provide quotations directly or in conjunction with sales support team.
• Mentor sales team and communicates relevant information and expectations for optimum customer service.
• Electrical Industry knowledge preferred

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record required
• High School Degree or Equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree - Marketing, Sales, Business, Engineering or related field preferred
• 3-5 years outside sales experience required
• 4 years 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 50% - 75%

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.**