Outside Sales Rep

Great Southern Wood Preserving • Tuscumbia, AL

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About The Position

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of YellaWood brand Pressure Treated Pine, is seeking an Outside Sales Rep. The position is responsible for building strong customer relationships, generating new business for the plant, and supporting Inside Sales Representatives. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, and/or one to two years of related experience in the treated lumber industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and communicate the “Great Southern Story,” frequently explaining to customers the company’s advantages over competitors.
• Contact prospective and existing customers by phone and in person, qualify leads, and sell products and services.
• Overcome technical and business objections from prospective customers.
• Identify and report sales opportunities involving new customers or product lines.
• Emphasize product features, quote prices and credit terms, and prepare sales orders.
• Estimate delivery dates based on the company’s production and delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and participate in weekly sales department meetings.
• Keep customer account activities and sales literature up to date.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems and claims.
• Travel to and attend customer functions and special events.
• Assist with training sales staff and other positions as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dependent scholarship program
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time