Now Hiring - Pool Equipment & Supply Inc - Professional Services Outside Sales in Concord, NC

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Summary/Objective The Outside Sales Representative will sell products and services offered by the company to current and new clientele. * Essential Function Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Pool industry experience required. * Must be willing to travel, occasionally may require overnight stay. * Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads. * Communicate with customers and help them identify and understand their product or service needs; identify and suggest products and services to meet those needs. * Demonstrate the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs. * Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise post-sale. * Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest. * Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems. * Provide periodic territory sales forecasts. * Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Excellent sales and negotiation skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Supervisory Responsibility * None * Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in marketing, sales, business, or related field or at least five years of related experience required. * Valid Class C United States Driver's License is required. * An insurable driving record is required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or standing and working on a computer. Must be able to lift-up-to 100 pounds at times. * Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Based on branch location, work hours are subject to change. Must be flexible to work additional hours, evenings, weekends, and Saturdays during peak season. * Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. * EEO/ Statement Pool Equipment & Supply Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. * Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. * Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance 401(K) 401(K) Match Paid Time Off Voluntarily Life Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability