Outside Sales Representative

 The outside sales representative for Elipticon Wood Products will sell and provide guidance about custom millwork products needed by wholesalers and manufacturers. 

Supervisory responsibilities:

    • None

Responsibilities:

    • Develops and maintains relationships with potential and existing clients in the custom millwork market
    • Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads
    • Develops and implements strategies for sales in an assigned region or industry
    • Applies knowledge of the field and product features to match products to the needs of clients
    • Answers inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large
    • Provides information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients
    • Negotiates prices, terms of sales, and/or service agreements; prepares contracts and submits orders
    • Collaborates with purchasing departments, managers, and other staff to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly
    • Periodically prepares and reports results, status of accounts, and leads to manager
    • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs
    • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs
    • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale
    • Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest
    • Provides periodic territory sales forecasts
    • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent sales and negotiation skills
    • Capability to thoroughly understand technical aspects of products to be sold
    • Organized with attention to detail
    • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
    • Travel to meet with clients or potential clients will be required often

Job Type:    Full-time

Travel Required:    Up to 50%

Location:    Wisconsin or Southeast U.S.