What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Binford Supply?
Why Join the Binford Supply Family?
Our core values are integrity, service, accountability, and humility. Our employees are a part of a culture that supports and encourages personal development and growth. To be a market leader, we realize this. We must be committed to our people as well as our products. We are dedicated to the development of our employees and want them to feel as though their time with Binford Supply is an investment in their future. Our expertise contributes to Binford Supply's position as the industry leader in fence solutions.
The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for establishing contact with existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and following up on potential leads. The Outside Sales Representative will also monitor industry trends in order to identify emerging markets and develop plans to utilize those markets to expand revenue.
Requirements
- Utilize all available resources to reach out to prospects and attempt to turn those prospects into customers
- Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements and prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
- Stay on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
- Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
- Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
- Identify prospective customers using business directories, leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, or trade show, or conference attendance.
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
- Advise customers on product usage to improve production.
- Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, environmental regulations, or industry developments.
- Attend industry trade shows to accumulate new leads and make productive contact with existing clients
- Initiate sales campaigns to meet sales and production expectations.
- Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.
- Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.
- Provide excellent customer service.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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In addition to the benefits program, Binford Supply also provides employees with a competitive wage, career advancement, and training opportunities.
