What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Strate Welding Supply?
Strate Welding Supply was recently acquired by Maine Oxy, a leader in industrial and specialty gases and hardgoods. This new partnership will bring numerous benefits to our valued customers and valued employees and begins an exciting new chapter for both entities. Our combined enhanced capabilities, expanded resources, and wider range of solutions will exceed in meeting our customer and employee needs.
Position Summary
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for finding and cultivating new business opportunities and facilitating growth within existing accounts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Increase market share for your assigned store location and surrounding area to achieve required financial targets.
- Responsible for maintaining and improving overall gross profit for their respective territory.
- Develop and execute plans to penetrate a variety of market segments, including, but not limited to, bulk, medical, specialty, industrial products, and gas prospects.
- Develop and maintain long-term business relationships by negotiating product supply agreements.
- Promote a safe working environment by observing all company safety initiatives including site safety surveys at customer locations.
- Support and implement marketing plans, promotions, and new product launches.
- Maintaining and developing existing customer base by identifying and satisfying needs with quality products and services.
- Provide backup coverage at the store locations when needed.
- Inform the District Sales Manager of activities, progress, and major problems with current accounts or with potential new accounts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in the welding industry, welding supply sales, welding knowledge preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Effective questioning and listening skills.
- Exhibits empathy, patience, and perseverance.
- Effective team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
- Previous experience in a customer service environment is required.
- Clean driving record.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and industry experience a plus.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of sales experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, speak and hear.
- Frequent sitting and standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; may stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
