Outside Sales Representative
About The Position
JAM Services is a leading distributor of traffic lighting, highway safety and traffic control products and underground equipment serving state DOTs, municipalities, highway contractors, and traffic control companies throughout California. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for generating new business, expanding existing customer relationships, and promoting JAM’s products and services in the San Francisco Bay area. This position focuses on proactive project development, face-to-face customer engagement, and technical sales support. Success in this role requires a combination of industry knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify solutions that align with customer needs.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably within construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure-related industries
- Customer-centric, consultative selling approach
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- High level of organization and time management
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory and occasionally outside of the territory for events such as trade shows or visiting manufacturer’s facilities. Some overnight travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in traffic safety or roadway products is strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred
Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth and consistently exceed established revenue goals
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across assigned territory
- Expand market share within targeted product categories
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers
- Develop long-term partnerships with state, county, and municipal agencies
- Provide consultative solutions aligned with customer needs and project specifications
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of JAM Services product portfolio
- Learn and interpret state, county, and municipal specifications and codes
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase solutions
- Collaborate with vendors to align product capabilities with customer requirements
- Partner with leadership and the broader sales team to execute growth strategies
- Maintain accurate CRM documentation of sales activities and pipeline progress
- Participate in trade shows, marketing initiatives, and training programs
- Conduct daily business in compliance with company policies and departmental guidelines.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
