What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Renewable position at Copper State Bolt & Nut Co?
Copper State Bolt & Nut Company's Renewable Energy Division is seeking an energetic Outside Sales individual who is driven to seek new business as well as continue relationships with existing customers. You will be responsible for selling products and services to general contractors, sub-contractors, building engineers, safety managers and other decision makers, as well as working with vendors and actively promoting products and services in support of customer needs. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Contact CSBN existing or prospective customers at customer premises or jobsite:
- Discussions with customer representatives, including purchasing agents, jobsite superintendents, or other representatives.
- Actively promote CSBN products, services and other functions that may be required by the customer.
- Encourage customer contact with our branch locations or inside sales personnel to enable timely communication and information sharing.
Coordinate and schedule sales activities:
- Plan sales activities weekly and monthly to ensure that many customers can be contacted, that follow-up obligations are met, and that customer issues can be quickly addressed.
- Enlist the support of other salespeople, operational personnel, or other departments as necessary to ensure that CSBN is represented well by various internal experts.
- Maintain assigned sales territory or region and confirm support to all customers within this area.
Ensure that customer accounts are established and payment for Accounts Receivable is timely and efficient:
- Responsible for collection activities on all customer accounts, specifically when concerns or issues are addressed about an account by A/R
- Provide information to Marketing, Sales Management, and A/R regarding construction projects and opportunities to pre-lien or otherwise secure payment for items purchased for specific jobs.
- As requested, will be responsible for picking up checks from or providing copies of statements, invoices, or other information to customers
Decision/Information Sharing and Communication:
- Ongoing communication and information sharing with inside sales and branch managers in support of customer orders, questions, issues, or other concerns.
- Communication with Accounting to ensure that customer credit guidelines are followed, including establishing new accounts and setting up pre-lien programs.
- Request authorization from applicable sales managers regarding customer entertainment or sales promotion.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- This position may occasionally require that the employee lift heavy boxes, products, or other items, up to or slightly more than 50 lbs.
- Minimal travel may be required.
Eligible for Performance/Sales bonuses