What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Specialist position at GMS Recruiting Standard?
Summary of Position:
The primary function of a Sales Specialist is to provide product knowledge on building materials including drywall, insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, stucco, construction tools, construction safety items, drywall compound, and accessories for the drywall industry.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Building relationships with customers
· Ability to use company computer system to enter orders
· Complete sales orders and tender cash sales
· Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases
· Collaborate with Outside Sales Reps and Sales Managers to determine necessary strategic sales approaches
· Overcome objections of prospective customers
· Emphasize product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare sales order forms and/or reports
· Maintain customer accounts
· Sales administrative tasks
· Maintain accurate records of sales activity, sales, and pricing
Other Competencies:
· Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive
· Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers