Outside Sales Representative - OUT

Job Title: Outside Sales Representative

Reports To: Sales Manager

Position Type: Fulltime, Exempt, Remote (WFH Office in Specific Region)

Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Depending on Experience (DOE) Commission and Incentive Compensation Plan upon achieving specific goals.

IMPORTANT: THIS SALES POSITION SERVICES THE GREATER COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE REGION IN OREGON. IT IS A REMOTE WFH POSITION BUT YOU WILL NEED TO RESIDE IN THAT GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THIS JOB. IT REQUIRES FREQUENT ONSITE INPERSON INTERACTIONS WITH OUR CUSTOMER BASE. really DOES NOT ALLOW US TO INPUT THIS EXACT SCENARIO, SO THIS DESCRIPTION SUPERSEDES ANY CONFLICTING INFO WITHIN THE JOB POSTING.

Job description

Orchard & Vineyard Supply is currently seeking an Outside Salesperson to join our growing team! If you are looking for an environment where opportunity abounds, Orchard & Vineyard Supply is the place to be. This position will address the trellis and irrigation needs of fruit and vine growers in the greater Columbia River Gorge area.

A strong sales background, coupled with excellent organizational skills, is essential. In this role, you will work autonomously, build our customer base, and attend trade shows. Orchard & Vineyard Supply is expanding quickly, offering many opportunities for professional advancement to employees who excel. Along with a competitive salary and a fun work atmosphere, we provide medical, dental, vision, Rx, paid time off, sick leave, eight paid holidays, and a 401(k) with a discretionary company match.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Territory Management: Travel throughout the assigned territory on a consistent, rotating schedule to introduce new products and services, with the goal of building a regular client base for Orchard & Vineyard Supply.

· Reporting: Submit regular reports to management outlining weekly efforts to promote new products to both new and existing customers.

· Trade Shows: Attend trade shows as assigned to help promote the company and its product lines.

· Customer Service: Respond in a timely, professional manner to customer inquiries and requests.

· Product Knowledge: Learn about new products, including their features, advantages, and benefits. Be prepared to present them to your assigned customer base.

· Product Sourcing: Seek out new products and new sources/vendors for existing products to ensure maximum efficiency in designs.

· Relationship Building: Demonstrate proficiency in building and sustaining long-lasting relationships. Strive to be the “Salesperson of Choice” and uphold our brand values.

COMPETENCIES

· Use of Critical Thinking

· Proficient in the Art of Communication

· Detail Oriented

· Proven Time Management Skills

· Self-Starter/Driven

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Completion of High School education and/or GED Equivalency required. Associate’s degree or higher preferred. 2 years’ experience in a sales environment. Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs. Upbeat attitude, willingness to grow/learn, and bi-lingual is a plus. Possess good oral communication skills, sound analytical skills, and professional telephone etiquette. Experience using the MS Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint). Ability to operate computers for data input and retrieval.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to be communicative about roadblocks to successful completion of duties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, and percentage.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, as well as utilizing specific vision abilities required by this job that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates out of a professional home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel outside of the office environment is routinely required when meeting with clientele and/or coworkers or managers, at farms or OVS retail and distribution facilities.

POSITION TYPE

This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday. However, OVS supports growers and during the growing season in particular, customer support & sales may necessitate calls/visits outside of traditional business hours to include evenings and weekends.

Orchard and Vineyard Supply is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please call our Human Resources Department at 503.687.3435 to let us know the nature of your request. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Orchard and Vineyard Supply depends solely on your qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the Greater Columbia Gorge region of Oregon?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000