Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to join our team to focus on new business-to-business account development. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, setting appointments with prospects, presenting programs and meeting a sales quota. Sales Representatives will also transport samples of products for presentations. New employees are provided a thorough sales training program, which includes product knowledge, mentorship, sales process and business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating revenue and meeting sales targets
• Developing and qualifying leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling and lead generation campaigns
• Gathering and utilizing business intelligence on prospects to support sales calls, product presentations and driving new business

- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and target markets
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company sales goals
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Present, promote, and sell products/services to potential and existing customers
- Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
- Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year outside sales experience or successful completion of a sales training program
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Preferred

• New business-to-business (B2B) sales experience
• Hunter sales mentality - goal driven and self-motivated
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), intranet/internet and Contact Management System

- Proven work experience as a Sales Representative or similar role
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Familiarity with CRM practices along with the ability to build productive business professional relationships
- Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
- Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is a plus

Preferred Skills: Territory sales, Inside sales, Account management, B2B sales experience, Business development acumen, Sales management expertise, Salesforce proficiency, Retail sales background

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.59 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Outside sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bossier City, LA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bossier City, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person