The outside sales representative for Elipticon Wood Products will sell and provide guidance about custom millwork products needed by wholesalers and manufacturers.
Supervisory responsibilities:
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- None
Responsibilities:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.