Outside Sales Rep I

Builders FirstSource • Summerville, SC

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Outside Sales Rep I represents the company by providing sales and customer service. This role involves generating sales by gathering data on customer needs and design specifications. The Rep acts as a company liaison between inside design staff, production staff, and customers in developing sales proposals. A significant portion of daily activities is spent away from the employer’s place of business, making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts for services and products. The position focuses on developing knowledge of effective sales techniques, familiarity with the industry, and understanding of company products and services. The Outside Sales Rep I will also accompany more experienced Outside Sales Reps or a Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field plus 0 – 2 years industry sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Represent the company by providing sales and customer service
• Generate sales by gathering data on customer needs and design specifications
• Act as a company liaison between inside design staff, production staff and customer in developing sales proposals
• Spend majority of daily activities away from employer’s place of business making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts for services and products
• Develop knowledge of effective sales techniques, familiarity with industry and understanding of company products and services
• Accompany more experienced Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees