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World Electric is hiring an Outside Sales Associate to join our team!
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Starting Rate: Competitive commissions program with full benefits package
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Outside Sales
Summary:
This position sells products to residential or commercial contractors in the Jacksonville area. In addition to servicing current customer, this person would develop new and existing accounts in the area.
Our ideal candidate is customer focused and enjoys interacting with customers on a regular basis to provide solutions to their needs while building relationships. As well as being very detailed focus. Our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customer by providing accurate quotes, orders and general information.
What you'll do:
Establishes or improves relationships with customers to better understand sales territory, and customer needs by phone, email, and customer visits
Visit customers on a regular basis
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers on sales floor or by phone
Processes orders from customers in sales, using all required company policies, procedures and systems
Provides quotations or estimates of prices, terms, delivery, credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained
Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules
Develops relationships with key vendors in assigned markets
Promotes and features key vendor products through joint sales calls and promotions
Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts
Works with inside sales representatives and local management to keep account activities up to date
Coordinates customer training
What you need:
Industry experience- lighting and gear is our preferred experience
Previous sales experience required
High energy individual with the ability to work with a wide range of personalities
Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Initiative and self-direction; can apply knowledge and make sound judgment to effectively resolve issues
Ability to adapt to a fast pace changing environment and to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness
Initiative and self-direction; can apply knowledge and make sound judgment to effectively resolve issues
WHY APPLY? WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO GAIN?
A Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU!
To work with an industry leader
To use your skills and experience to grow your career; go anywhere you want nationwide, cross train into your dream job within a work culture that promotes and encourages associates to learn new roles and be recognized and rewarded for strong performance.
To have your true entrepreneur mindset rewarded with income and career growth opportunities.
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more at https://careers.sonepar-us.com/worldelectric/us/en/home
World Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
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