What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative position at Watsco, Inc.?
About Us
Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200 locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE : WSO).
At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
People are the core of our businessthose who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respectfor yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Sales Representative is responsible for managing HVAC residential and contractor sales, including support products, for one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships that carries multiple brands of equipment, parts and supplies. The ultimate goal of this role is to develop client relationships to be able to sell, acquire and maintain a strong customer base supporting a Sales Center in a designated territory.
Essential Duties / Accountabilities
- Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to :
- Represent Baker Distributing Company as a leader in the industry.
- Secure maximum market share and sales dollars consistent with established sales policies and programs.
- Solicit new accounts and dealers and develop market strategies.
- Maintain direct personal contact with all assigned accounts and foster relations with new ones.
- Take a proactive approach to sales development and problem solving.
- Resolve customer relations problems and issues with clients within a timely manner.
- Serve as a host at dealer meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive trips and all other similar functions.
- Participate as requested in home product shows, utility sponsored events, industry associations, etc. Attend, when necessary, training classes to acquire the skills to meet our customers' needs and expectations and to keep abreast with technical developments and changes in product lines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
And here is what you will need to be successful :
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Licensing and Certifications
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
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