Outside Sales - Trench

Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sunstate Equipment Co. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for Trench Shoring. This role is responsible for securing orders, locating new customers, planning sales calls, and making presentations. The representative will build strong business relationships, solve customer problems, provide trench safety and confined space specific solutions, and assist with on-site system installations. The position also involves engaging in project bids and instructing competent person training classes.

Requirements

• 3 years Outside Sales experience in the construction industry required
• Intermediate competency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM programs
• Be an efficient and effective communicator and hold yourself to the Sunstate standard of excellence
• Basic computer skills including average typing skills

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years experience in the Trench Shoring industry is highly preferred.
• High quality control. Respect your work and make it known.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P as it pertains to excavation safety is preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 as it pertains to confined space entry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Secure orders, locates new customers, plans sales calls, and makes presentations demonstrating the advantages of dealing with Sunstate Equipment.
• Build strong business relationships through respect for the customer and a sincere desire to service his needs.
• Establish and maintain personal relations with customers
• Solve customer’s problems and provide assistance to product application
• Provide trench safety and confined space specific solutions, including engineered systems for site specific applications
• Provide on-site system install assistance when needed
• Engage in the early stages of project bids
• Instruct competent person training classes for excavation safety and confined space entry as needed
• Keep customers up to date on new products in Sunstate fleet

Benefits

• Company truck, cell phone, and laptop provided
• Bonus Plan
• Pay based on salary NOT commission
• $200 annual work boot allowance and all PPE provided
• Unique “My Holiday” benefit lets you celebrate any holiday without taking personal time!
• Baby Bonding
• My Holiday vacation time
• Discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed