Outside Sales
About The Position
Since 1977, SPS Metals has been a national distributor of quality roofing, architectural sheet metal, and plumbing products for the professional contractor. We are a division of SPS Companies, Inc., a wholesale distributor of products and services for residential and commercial plumbing, mechanical and industrial piping, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and fire protection. As an Employee Owned Company (ESOP), our employees have a vested interest in SPS and its success. We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to join our team at our Earth City, MO location. In this role, you will be responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing customer relationships in the Saint Louis area. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field
- 2+ years of outside sales experience in the Wholesale Trade industry
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- 2+ Forklift operating experience
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Metals industry
- Experience communicating and interacting with contractors
- Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and referrals
- Maintain and grow existing customer relationships through regular communication and exceptional customer service
- Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely order fulfillment
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and potential threats
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- life and AD&D insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- short-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
