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CERTEX USA

Outside Sales Rep

CERTEX USA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Type Full-time

Position Overview The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the generation of new client opportunities, the expansion of existing customer opportunities, and achieves maximum sales profitability within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for educating prospects on products through face-to-face visits, calls, training, and presentations, and providing existing customers with exceptional support.

Key Responsibilities

Generate leads, builds relationships and secures appointments within defined selling territory and target markets that lead to confirmed orders/contracts

Represents our company's services, starting with a deep and comprehensive understanding of our solutions, identifying customer challenges and providing solutions for those challenges

Maximize referral network through participation in industry events and organizations

Monitor current market trends, selling techniques, competitor information and industry standards through independent research and company provided resources

Provide excellent response times to customer inquiries

Prepare and issues quotes, submit orders through internal systems, and follows up with customers after receipt of product/services to ensure satisfaction

Maintain records or contacts, visits, calls, meetings, etc. on Company sales reports

Provide input to Management as required for the development of sales targets for the market segment/territory

Communicate effectively with other departments/colleagues as required to complete customer order fulfillment

Required Skills & Abilities

Results driven - Demonstrated ability in meeting sales objectives

Impeccable interpersonal communication skills

Thorough understanding of the industry and industry trends

Familiarity with marketing strategies and consumer psychology

Proficiency with the word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

Ability to establish and expand relationships with key executives and decision makers within each customer organization in the territory.

Must be persistent, energetic and entrepreneurial and available for local travel.

Prior experience in the wire rope fabrication, construction, equipment, or tool industry is preferred.

Other Requirements

Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal background check

Be able to provide valid documentation to provide proof of citizenship in accordance with I-9 document

Display a professional and courteous attitude

Report to work at the designated start time

Willing to travel to various work sites or training as required

Willing to work overtime when necessary

Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures and comply with the Company’s “Stop Work” policy

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designation operations and production areas as directed

Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and Supervisor with other duties as required

Education & Experience

High School Diploma, Associate degree (Preferred)

3+ years of successful outside sales experience, experience in industrial sales strongly preferred

Must be persistent, energetic, and entrepreneurial

PC proficiency.

Working Conditions, Hours, Travel

Heavy travel by car to current and potential client locations throughout a defined region/territory. Will also work in office as required to complete reporting requirements, attend meetings, etc.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets

This is a full-time position with standard hours of work of Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

Minimal travel outside assigned territory is expected for this position

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Work may be performed while sitting, standing and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation

Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching as well as repetitive hand movements while operating computer equipment

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull weights up to 50 lbs.

Vision abilities required by this job also include distance vision, close vision, color vision and the ability to focus

Some of the work will require exposure varied temperatures, dust, and loud noises in the warehouse facility

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $50k - $60k plus commission based on gross margin

Auto Allowance

Phone Allowance

Monthly Profit-Sharing Opportunity

Steel Toe Boot Allowance

Vacation and Sick Leave

9 Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday

401k with 401k Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Long and Short-Term Disability, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, Accident and Pet Insurance

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement CERTEX USA, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. CERTEX utilizes E-Verify.

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