Outside Sales Representative

Description

The Outside Sales Representative grows sales and increases Company profits by cultivating current customers and recruiting new customers. The Representative will promote products and provide support for new and repeat customers within an assigned territory.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Make in-person visits, telephone calls, and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Expedite the resolution of customer needs, problems, and complaints.
• Keep abreast of and present new products, product applications, technical services, etc.
• Participate in trade shows, conventions, and Company promotional events.
• Monitor credit status of current customers and assist Credit Department with collection of delinquent accounts.
• Ensure that customer orders are entered into the computer system and received in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar position
• Plumbing and/or heating knowledge is plus.
• Motivated, self-starter and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Effective listening, verbal, written, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to perform business math and understand profit margins.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethical standards, good judgment, and sound decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products and comfortable with computer use
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record preferred.

Benefits

• As a leader in our industry, Goodin Company can offer a competitive benefits package which includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement savings plan with Company match, profit sharing, paid time off, and more.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are a sample of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Regular use of arms, hands, and fingers to feel, grasp, type, and reach.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period time.
• Close vision requirements due to computer work.

Goodin Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable regional, state, or federal law.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to contain a complete list of tasks and responsibilities related to this position. Goodin Company reserves the right to amend this document to meet legal, business and organization requirements as necessary.