Now Hiring - Recruiting Solutions - Truss Outside Sales Representative in Houston, TX

Full description of the position

Outside Sales Representative Reputable, leading full-service manufacturer of custom truss components and structural frameworks for both homes, as well as commercial space, is seeking an experienced outside sales representative to contribute to the strategic development of our corporation. For consideration, you must possess industry experience, combined with a strong sales background including building new businesses by way of cold calling, closing, and account management. Reporting to the sales manager, the sales representative will be responsible for the planning and execution of personal sales activities and achievement of outside sales goals. For consideration, you MUST have experience with Truss components, as well as a book of business.

Key Responsibilities

: Perform take-offs of materials and labor. Generating an adequate supply of prospects leads to meeting new business objectives. Attend sales meetings. Reports quote status accurately. Enter sales orders, prepare sales plans, and price jobs. Conducts market research to establish who the target customers are and what they uniquely want. Establish who the key competitors are and how different we are from them. Investigate leads, prospect and conduct in person sales calls to close business. Makes in person sales calls to close sales. Prepares estimates and present proposals, and price jobs. Conducts sales contract negotiations. Essential

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse range of employees, customers, and operations personnel in an efficient and effective manner. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of sales. Must have a proven track record of meeting sales and gross margin goals. Ability to plan and organize work to meet sales goals. Ability to win new accounts. Ability to complete paperwork fully, accurately, and on time. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or co- workers. Excellent knowledge of the industry and trends impacting the business. Ability to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of the position are listed in accordance with the requirements of the American Disabilities Act. BODY POSITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time. He/she may also be required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time while completing other duties and responsibilities. He/she will also be required to talk and/or listen for prolonged periods of time, both on the telephone and/or face to face. BODY MOVEMENTS: The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of his/her hands to finger, handle, and feel objects such as computer equipment. The employee must have the ability to lift 25 pounds with regularity. BODY SENSES: Must have command of all four senses, sight, hearing, touch, and smell. Taste is not required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements in each area must be sufficient to shift in focus from computer screens to close forms. OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Late evening, early morning, customer site visits and weekend work may be required. WORKING CONDITIONS This position will be working primarily indoors but also requires extensive travel. From this movement, the employee will encounter varying temperatures. Exposure will be to all types of weather including heavy rain and below freezing temperatures with snow probable. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. We are an equal employment company, with a drug-free workplace. In addition to the competitive wages and incentives, we provide the opportunity to become an integral part of the continued growth of our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you consider yourself qualified for this position, we encourage you to apply. Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Work Location: In person