What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Matheson Tri-Gas?
OUTSIDE SALES REP
POSITION SUMMARY
Sells products for MATHESON to business and industrial establishments orindividuals at sales office, store, showroom or customer's place of business byperforming the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based oninformation from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows,Internet Web sites, and other sources.
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospectivecustomers to solicit orders, or talks with customers on sales floor or byphone.
Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizessalable features.
Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for ordersobtained.
Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm'sproduction and delivery schedules.
Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
Works with inside sales and route sales representatives to keep accountactivities and literature up to date.
Coordinates customer training.
Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers intocomputer database.
Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
Investigates and resolves customer problems with welding processes, equipmentand deliveries.
Attends trade shows.
Performs inside sales when needed.
Assists with semi-annual inventories.
Assists co-workers and customers with technical welding questions.
Assists in collecting outstanding account balances.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
HOURS OF WORK : Typical hours for this position are going to match therequirements of the customer base Monday through Friday. This is a full-timeposition
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating andmaintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, clients, vendors,managers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concretevariables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License
Hazardous materials training and certification
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree in Welding Technology or related field from two-year collegeor technical school;
- Six months to one year related experience and / or training or;
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws andregulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion,national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M / F / VET / Disability
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