NE Region Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager

AlysEdwards•Hartford, CT

About The Position

AlysEdwards Tile & Stone is seeking an Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager to grow existing client accounts and pursue new business. The role generates sales, distributes and promotes new product lines, keeps clients informed about pricing, product changes, and order statuses, and meets or exceeds sales plans. The representative maintains client relationships and product displays, provides customer support, and communicates sales activity regularly. The position involves travel within a designated sales territory.

Requirements

Sales experience in the tile and stone, builder, or design industry.
Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
Friendly, outgoing, highly motivated, and personable, with a positive attitude.
Team-oriented and able to enjoy a challenge.
Ability to interact with people at all levels and maintain high standards in internal and external communication.
Independent problem-solving skills; resourceful and collaborative approach.
Well organized and flexible based on business needs.
Critical-thinking and clear-communication skills.
Valid driver's license and provision of a current MVR.
Self-motivation and drive to meet and exceed sales goals.
Ability to travel within the designated sales territory.

Responsibilities

Nurture existing account relationships and increase sales.
Research prospects, identify key decision-makers, and generate sales opportunities through outbound calls and emails.
Set up new accounts to increase market share and sales volume.
Set up and maintain client displays and merchandising samples.
Analyze client product needs, growth patterns, and market trends.
Promptly and professionally answer and return customer and sales inquiries.
Resolve client concerns and complaints by developing viable, fair solutions.
Keep clients informed about new products and offerings.
Maintain extensive knowledge of AlysEdwards products and be able to speak to the brand.
Work cooperatively with the team to generate sales and provide customer support.
Communicate about sales calls and provide sales reports daily or weekly.
Meet and exceed sales goals.
Travel within the designated sales territory.