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
Job Tags
Contract work, Night shift,