Now Hiring - Sales Representative in Fargo, ND

Sales Representative

Golden Valley Supply (GVS) is a leading independent distributor of interior finish building materials, acoustic solutions, and Division 10 specialties. Established in 1975, we are a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and take pride in our entrepreneurial spirit. We partner with clients to solve challenges, provide solutions, and create long-term relationships. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, GVS also operates offices/warehouses in Des Moines, IA, Fargo, ND, and Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD.

We seek an energetic, self-motivated and experienced candidate for Sales Representative to join our team. This opportunity is located in the Fargo, ND office.

The Sales Representative is responsible for managing all aspects of the sales process, such as product knowledge, existing and new client relationships, bid preparation, job tracking and project management.

Annual compensation of salary and commission is commensurate with relevant job experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, develop and expand trusted relationships with current client accounts
• Serve as a valued client partner by providing product knowledge expertise and solutions
• Deliver outstanding client service through regular and proactive touchpoints
• Competitively quote and track job projects to generate new sales
• Communicate effectively with clients and vendors
• Understand market and respond to market intelligence
• Present and promote products to clients
• Prospect and build relationships through warm client account list
• Some travel within the state of North Dakota and bordering states

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent sales experience
• Minimum two years sales experience, preferably in a distribution, construction or manufacturing environment
• Experience with construction, construction cycle and/or building materials preferred
• Experience with architects, general contractors and/or sub-contractors preferred
• Experience selling products versus services preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Competitive desire to succeed
• Aptitude to learn product portfolio
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making acumen
• Person of integrity with a stellar record of maintaining and growing client relationships
• Self-directed with collaborative sales skills, initiative and flexibility
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills, with the ability to prioritize
• Strong communication and presentation skills both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Robust working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Comfortable with technology
• Passion for building materials, sales and team culture
• Uphold and model company culture and core values of Safety, Integrity, Service and Passion
• Reliability in attendance and responsible execution of job duties

Company Benefits Upon Eligibility:

• Medical, Dental and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Term Life, Critical Illness and Accident
• 401(k), Safe Harbor Contribution and Profit-Sharing Contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Company paid relocation package if needed to relocate to the Fargo, ND area.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fargo, ND 58102: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Building materials: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person