Outside Sales

First Supply•South St. Paul, MN

18d

About The Position

First Supply is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to promote company products, develop business, and grow sales with new and existing clients. The role focuses on providing customers with best-in-class service while achieving company sales and profit goals. The representative works within a local territory and may also perform training duties and other responsibilities assigned by the General Manager. First Supply is a fifth-generation, family-owned wholesale distributor serving industrial customers and building contractors across the Upper Midwest. The company offers products and services across plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well and septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Its employee value proposition emphasizes learning, growth, contribution, and a people-first culture.

Requirements

1–3 years of related experience in a trade field.
Computer knowledge and skills, with the ability to learn First Supply LLC’s business system.
Effective social and negotiation skills.
Ability to travel extensively within a local territory.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets underwriting standards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of plumbing and heating products.

Responsibilities

Make regular sales calls to determine client needs.
Assist clients with special requests and problems by providing information and resolving complaints.
Prepare and present special quotations.
Establish new accounts.
Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
Gather competitive information.
Identify trends in customer satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
Attend sales and product review meetings.
Keep records as required.
Stay current on product developments, changes in local codes, and consumer preferences.
Participate in trade association functions and local business community affairs.
Perform training duties as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.