Outside Sales Associate

Turtle and Hughes•Commack, NY

14d

About The Position

The Outside Sales Associate will exhibit a positive, friendly and helpful attitude with customers, have the ability to manage and grow existing accounts, and pursue new business accounts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Industrial and/or Commercial experience preferred.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to visit customers in person
Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive decisions with influence.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with at least one sales area: Industrial OEM Automation Lighting Power Distribution Commodities Energy

Responsibilities

Selling, marketing, promoting, and demonstrating products
Increasing business by generating sales to new customers and by selling additional products to existing customers
Pursuing product applications by utilizing personal knowledge, internal specialist/resources, vendor representatives and other available sources.
Establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
Learning and evaluating customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences.
Processing product quotations in conjunction with inside sales counterparts and provide continuous follow up throughout the completion of the customer’s purchasing cycle.
This position will require travel within an assigned territory. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a current driver’s license and good driving record.