About the role

  • Outside Sales Representative developing prospects and engaging customers to increase sales. Focusing on face-to-face selling and account management for company's products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Assess customer needs and suggest products, services and/or solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
  • Executes and expands assigned customer account plan(s) which is developed in conjunction with management.
  • Executes on billing margin initiatives through value added services, marketing programs, and supplier engagement.
  • Prospects potential customers, including cold calling and developing leads through referral channels.
  • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
  • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
  • Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
  • Utilizes sales management tools for sales planning, supplier planning and documenting opportunities.
  • Develops and grows product knowledge through Wesco and supplier training.
  • Develops strong relationships with suppliers, including performing regular joint sales calls.
  • Provides quotations directly or in conjunction with sales support team.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record required
  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
  • Prior sales experience required, outside sales preferred
  • Two years of industry experience preferred
  • Ability to travel to current and potential clients and suppliers
  • Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective communicator both written and verbally
  • Ability to work in team environment
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques (Preferred)
  • Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan

Job title

Outside Sales Representative

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$78,208 - $101,670 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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