Business Development Sales Specialist (Charles Town, WV; Homebuilder/Contractor sales responsibilities; good pay incentives and benefits)

Blossman Gas & Appliance, Inc.•Summerville, SC

16h

About The Position

Blossman Gas is seeking a Business Development Sales Specialist to support its showroom sales team. The role combines inside sales from a showroom and by telephone with some outside sales prospecting among contractors, builders, and homeowners. The specialist helps customers with new construction and renovation needs involving gas fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, gas appliances, grills, and related products and services. Responsibilities also include keeping informed about preferred brands, financing, maintenance, and promotions; maintaining the showroom; supporting daily workflow and customer care using a computer and CRM software; following up with customers; and occasionally helping customers load equipment. The role involves regular bending, lifting, and pulling, performed safely using proper methods. A company-provided vehicle is available for sales calls.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Professional, friendly, organized approach and a relationship-based (trust) selling orientation.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
Solid communication skills.
Positive attitude, openness to progress, willingness to use technology, and growth-oriented expectations.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
Two to five years of prior success in inside sales.
Some outside sales experience.
Prior experience with fireplace/hearth, gas appliance, or outdoor kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

Communicate company offerings and services enthusiastically in the showroom and by telephone.
Work with builders and homeowners on new construction and renovation needs involving gas fireplace systems, outdoor kitchens, gas appliances, grills, and related products.
Achieve a good closing rate for sales interactions.
Conduct some on-site outside-sales activities when approaching new residential propane opportunities.
Stay up to date on preferred brands, financing, preventive maintenance, and promotional offerings.
Keep showrooms clean and up to standard.
Use a computer to support daily location workflow and customer-care efforts.
Follow up regularly with customers by telephone, email, and text.
Use CRM software to track leads, sales, and follow-up.
Occasionally help customers load new equipment.