What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside sales representative position at BDI?
Job Definition :
An Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the successful growth of the customer base within a defined geographical territory by establishing new customers and actively servicing current customers.
Responsibilities :
- Maintain and actively service existing BDI customers assigned to a specific sales territory (this includes product quotation and problem resolution).
- Capture new business opportunities within existing customers through numerous strategies, such as new product introduction, account targeting, and marketing current product lines.
- Identify, actively pursue, and close new target opportunities.
- Work closely with Suppliers Partners to service customers.
- Use Microsoft Outlook to regularly schedule and report activities.
- Document cost savings for customers and BDI.
- Effectively manage time and sales territory by practicing BDI’s Standard Selling Process.
- Business sales planning and forecasting.
- Other duties as they are assigned.
Required Qualifications :
- Minimum 3 years in a sales environment, or in industrial supply.
- Self-motivated and highly focused on sales results.
- Strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Works well both individually and in a team environment.
- Ability to identify customer needs and provide mutually beneficial solutions.
- Travel as needed within an assigned sales territory.
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Industry specific experience.
- Strong product knowledge including bearing, power transmission, belting, motors, gear drives, fluid power etc.
- Knowledge of the customer base that supports the current market.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Passion for providing service and solutions to customers.
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Last updated : 2024-08-12
Salary : $67,500 - $85,500
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