SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SPECIALTIES DIRECT is a National distributor of Division 10 products including restroom partitions, accessories, lockers, visual display boards, flagpoles, replacement parts and more. Our strong relationships with product manufacturers', strategically located facilities and extensive construction experience uniquely qualify SDI to offer the capabilities of a large national company with a high level of service, knowledge and care of a local provider. We are seeking a Sales Representative for our Fort Myers office. The position's salary is a draw + commission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include:
- Manage and grow customer base with a large geographic territory
- Create & execute specific strategic plan to profitably grow the business
- Attain revenue targets and KPI's as set by the Sales Director
- Assist and guide customers in product selection and influence sales towards strategic brands
- Continuous follow up on assigned quotes
- Quote to close ratio of 20% or greater
- Evaluate, monitor and resolve sales related issues in a timely manner
- Participate in construction site meetings as required to assist in issue resolution
- Collect market intelligence and competitor activity information and share through company database
- Provide timely and accurate forecasts on sales projections
- Generate accurate and timely field reports
- Participate in industry and promotional events
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Good Communication & writing skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals, Safety Data Sheets and other literature as required
- Good mathematical skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- Outside Sales Experience a MUST
- Carpentry skills preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Business preferred, not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person