Trade Sales Consultant

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella of Oklahoma is seeking an outside trade sales consultant to prospect new customers and maintain a steady base by selling window and door product lines. You will represent the Pella brand with integrity and professionalism.

The role requires travel to customer sites, weekday hours 8am–5pm with occasional evenings or weekend events; base salary $60,000 per year plus commissions; strong relationship-building and product knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the construction industry.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate quoting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and accounts.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals by delivering solutions and market expertise.
• Devote substantial time to customer sites to grow accounts.
• Build relationships with builders, contractors, architects, and trade organizations.
• Provide proposals and product recommendations to help grow customers' business.
• Utilize Pella quoting and Salesforce software to manage proposals and relationships.
• Travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Sales cycle management

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2-4 years sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smart devices

Pella software

Job description

• Base Pay $60,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Sales
• Employee Type Full Time - Salary
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Alison Frech
• Phone [phone]

Description

Job Summary:

Outside trade sales consultants are responsible for prospecting new customers and maintaining a customer base by selling window and door product lines. This position is responsible for maintaining a high-level of integrity and professionalism when representing the Pella brand.

Schedule and Availability:

Weekdays during normal business hours from 8am to 5pm

Additional hours outside of business hours as necessary to ensure a successful sales cycle

Some night and weekend event attendance as required by management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieve sales goals by providing well-rounded solutions and market expertise

Devote over 50% of time to customer sites to generate account growth with planned quality meetings, as well as prospecting to develop new business

Build long lasting relationships with builders, contractors, architects, and trade organizations using a consultative sales approach

Partner with customers to recommend and provide proposals on the appropriate products and solutions that help grow their business

Utilize Pella's quoting and Salesforce software to prepare proposals and manage customer relationships

Must possess a valid Driver's license to operate a fleet vehicle

Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of construction industry

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple projects and customer accounts at once

Ability to manage complex sales cycles from initial meeting to completed project

Must possess a valid Driver's License

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two to four years of sales experience strongly preferred

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills:

Ability to put together accurate quotes and orders

Ability to understand customer needs and offer appropriate solutions

Ability to read a tape measure accurately and understand fractions

Computer Skills:

Must be proficient with Microsoft suite

Must be familiar with smart devices

Ability to learn and utilize proprietary Pella software programs and applications and other business critical applications

Communication Skills:

Ability to provide clear communication with customers via emails, telephone calls, and/or text messages in a timely manner

Ability to verbally present information and respond to questions from customers and managers, and the public

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to travel

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, type or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, or crouch

Work is primarily conducted at customer jobsites

The noise level for this position is usually moderate

EOE Statement

Pella of Oklahoma provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella of Oklahoma treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. Pella of Oklahoma also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry, or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.

Summary

This is a base plus commission sales role.