Outside Sales - Blytheville, AR

Rubber and Gasket Company of America•Blytheville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Outside Sales Representatives sell products to business and industrial establishments or individuals at their place of business. They work with Inside Sales Representatives to ensure orders are processed quickly and accurately and maintain long-term relationships with customers. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
General knowledge of operational needs of manufacturing, aggregate material supplies and other similar industries
Must have a valid, active Driver’s License with an insurable driving record

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree
At least two years industrial sales experience preferred

Responsibilities

Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, web sites and other sources
Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers in order to establish relationships, to solicit orders and regular reoccurring business
Display or demonstrate products, using samples or catalogs, and emphasize salable features
Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts/purchase orders for orders obtained
Estimate date of delivery for customer based on knowledge of company production and delivery schedules
Prepare reports of business transactions and keep expense accounts
Work with Inside Sales Team to maintain account activities and literature
Track inventory levels
Coordinate customer training
Enter new customer data and other sales data for current and prospective customers into database for customer relationship purposes
Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts
Investigate and resolve customer problems with products, service and/or deliveries
Attend trade shows
Other duties as assigned by management
Regular and reliable attendance required
Follow directions of supervisors and trainers
Follow directions of RGA policies and procedures