Senior Representative - Outside Sales (Industrial)

CSS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission earned

Job summary

CSS in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Senior Representative - Outside Sales (Industrial) to drive new business and manage assigned accounts. You will perform face-to-face selling, develop customer plans, present solutions, and collaborate with operations, supply chain and management to meet revenue targets.

You will build product knowledge through supplier trainings, expand account plans, and deliver compelling proposals. Travel 50–75% is required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in 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.
• Travel 50% - 75%.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.

Skills

Excellent sales and negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communicator

Microsoft Office Suite skills

Ability to travel 50% - 75%

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree - Marketing, Sales, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Senior Representative - Outside Sales (Industrial), 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.

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.