Job Description

About the Role
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining strong client relationships through outbound sales efforts, with a focus on growing accounts and identifying new business opportunities. This role includes occasional in-person meetings, on-site visits, and attendance at trade shows to support relationship-building and promote products within the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts through communication and relationship-building
• Conduct outbound sales efforts to generate quotes and close orders
• Travel occasionally for in-person client meetings, site visits, or overnight trips as required
• Participate in trade shows and industry events to promote products and gather market insights
• Support pricing of custom or specialty products in collaboration with management
• Document all sales activities and maintain detailed records of customer interactions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting and lead generation
• Handle returns, credits, and order modifications to resolve customer issues promptly

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years of sales experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in distributor, technical, or construction-related sales
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or industrial products
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation
• Experience using ERP systems for order and customer management

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