What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Hood Distribution?
A Sales Professional for an outside sales position/territory of Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding area. The Sales Professional Position requires a self-motivated individual with an interest in the specialty building products industry to call on Cabinet Makers and Millwork Shops.
Description: Outside Sales experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Individual must have a valid driver’s license, own a vehicle and live in or around the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is a full-time salary position, plus commission with an excellent benefit package, mileage reimbursement, and cell phone.
Responsibilities of the position include:· Cultivates and maintains relationships with current accounts and establish new accounts· Meets or exceeds sales forecasts for the assigned region while ensuring appropriate profit margins are maintained· Maintaining knowledge on current marketplace product information· Maintains professional and technical knowledge· Works closely with sales manager to help drive business· Resolve Customer issues
Qualifications Include:· Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field; or equivalent related sales experience· 1-3 yrs.’ Industry related sales experience· Specialty Building Products knowledge, a plus· Ability to work directly with customers and identify the decision maker to drive sales· Good verbal communications and public speaking skills.· Strong writing ability, analytical and persuasive skills, and ability to multi-task effectively· Ability to manage multiple projects and execute time-sensitive and critical tasks· Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach· Excellent planning, organization and territory management skills· Business acumen to understand priorities, think creatively and close sales· Must have valid driver’s license
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
