Now Hiring - Bell Lumber & Pole - Energy Mining And Utilities Outside Sales Representative in Detroit, MI

Full description of the position

JOB PURPOSE

Looking for a person to bring enthusiasm, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit to Bell and our customers!

We are a stable , growing company whose mission-driven heart allows us TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES.

This position is an addition to our staff, we are looking for the person who will spearhead our growth in Lower Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky region.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, exempt, Monday – Friday, with some weekends required

COMP & BENEFITS

Competitive Pay, Health + HRA, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances, 401K + employer match, Paid Holidays, Vacation time, Employee Assistance Program, Annual Bonus and More!

BELL LUMBER & POLE

Over its 100+ year history, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. along with its family of businesses (Alamco Wood Products, Bell Structural Systems and Bell Timber Inc,) has built an incredibly strong reputation for excellence and is one of the largest producers of high-quality renewable wood poles for utility companies throughout North America and abroad. Bell has become a key partner to the expansion of our power grid to empower the move toward sustainable energy use. Bell is also a leading manufacturer of carbon-negative mass timber architectural and structural beams for commercial and industrial applications. Bell Lumber and Pole is present in multiple states throughout the US and employs over 300 employees across several locations in the U.S and Canada.

Since 1909, the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers, the environment, and the communities in which we serve. This position is being created to help us advance our commitment to sustainable practices by optimizing our use of renewable materials while reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and that of our customers.

For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Executes strategic sales strategies for assigned territory(s) to accomplish goals
• Travels between 40% - 70% of business days, including some weekends
• Identify, establish and develop new accounts
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
• Represent Company at trade shows, expositions, and industry meetings
• Services existing accounts, progress quotes, manage customer orders, and establish new accounts
• Monitors competition, gathers and reports information on pricing, products, and delivery schedules.
• Maintains and submits required records & reports
• Evaluates results & and makes recommendations for improvements
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints
• Support internal and external customers to execute goals
• Other responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

• Direct sales or electric utility experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with Windows operation required.
• Proficient in CRM Microsoft Dynamics is a plus!

Strong skills or abilities in:

• Planning/organizing
• Communication
• Negotiating
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity
• Good judgement
• Technical Learning

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have the ability to work from home with excellence and motivation.
• Physically and safely set up and take down tabletop marketing displays.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Will be regularly required to sit or stand for long hours.
• Prolonged sitting in a vehicle or by air for hours.
• Regularly required to lift at least 25 lbs., occasionally required to lift 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road