What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Sales Representative position at Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing?
At Rite Way, we pride ourselves on offering the best solutions and service to meet our customers' needs, all while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. We believe in investing in our employees – providing ongoing training and development opportunities to cultivate the best talent and technical expertise in every market we serve.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:
- A culture that values effort and rewards results
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time plus seven paid holidays each year
- 401(k) retirement savings options with company match
- Affordable supplemental insurance offerings including accident, life, critical illness, and disability
- Weekly pay
If you are passionate about helping people improve their homes, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, we encourage you to apply. Please note that this role may require working in diverse and potentially uncomfortable indoor and outdoor environments.
This is not the right fit for you if you are not looking for a long-term career or are unable to consistently demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, including excellent attendance. We value teamwork and those who enjoy working as part of a team will thrive in this role.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sales Representative serves as the face of Rite Way in retail environments. They are responsible for engaging prospective new customers, making a strong positive impression, and securing sales leads.
*This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. The salary range above is an estimate of total annual compensation including base pay and sales incentives.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Display a positive, upbeat, enthusiastic, and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Proactively interact with prospective customers and engage them in conversation.
- Set appointments for the purchase of new air conditioning/heating equipment and/or water heaters.
- Provide information to customers to help them in their purchasing decisions for Rite Way's products and services.
- Travel to retail outlet and perform work independently and with little to no supervision.
- Accurately and timely processes leads into the leads capture application.
- Communicate with manager daily regarding leads generated.
- Maintain table/booth with information regarding Company products and services.
- Observes all safety and company rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
- Treat all customers as a priority.
- Attends all training programs as required.
- This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Dependability/Productivity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization Skills
- Quality
- Results Orientation
- Sales Goals
- Sense of Urgency
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to quickly engage with people.
- Salesmanship and persuasiveness.
- Possess a thorough understanding of our products and services to effectively communicate their benefits to prospective new customers.
- Must pass background check and drug screening.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Experience in setting appointments or sales of some type is a plus, but not required.
- Excellent personal hygiene and professional appearance are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift, lower, push, and pull objects of up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
- Must be able to continually stand for extended periods of time in indoor conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS
- Work in this position is generally conducted in a retail sales environment.
- This position requires continuous standing for at least four hours at a time.
- Periodic meetings will be attended at the corporate office.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Shifts consist of up to 30 hours per week and may vary based on business needs and seasonality. Assigned shifts will generally be scheduled between 9AM and 9PM, Sunday through Saturday. Evening and weekend work is required.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY
- Not Eligible
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
Rite Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
