Regional Sales Representative

Suburban Propane • Kingston, NY

11d • $60,000

About The Position

We are currently looking for a talented, dynamic and motivated outside sales professional to join our team in the Kingston Market Area. Reporting to an Region Sales and Business Development Manager, in this position you will independently prospect, develop and nurture relationships with businesses and industry entities.
Why join the Suburban Propane team? Because we care about the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
Paid time off that increases with tenure
A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
Disability and life insurance
Employee recognition program
Generous tuition assistance program
Propane discounts
For eligibility, the number of days provided under our PTO plan, and other information about benefits please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/ .
Starting base salary: $60,000 (plus commission)
Subject to change over time, to allow adequate time to build a commissionable platform.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales experience
• Some college or equivalent in experience and education (Business related Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate and convincingly persuade others
• Professional and articulate with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Basic understanding of oil and gas fired appliances and related distribution systems (training is provided)

Nice To Haves

• Industry knowledge is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Develop new sales leads by prospecting and pursuing targeted new business through calling or visiting potential customers, attending trade shows, initiating mailings and other related activities
• Negotiate and close new sales contracts and service agreements to achieve year over year customer base growth
• Develop and leverage relationships with businesses and industry entities such as real estate companies, home builder associations and other trade organizations to cultivate new business prospects
• Actively participate in industry organizations to continually build a professional network
• Partner with Regional Management and the National Accounts group to aggressively pursue Regional and National Accounts business opportunities
• Champion a positive, professional image of Suburban Propane to create customer goodwill and foster referrals and repeat business
• Follow up with new accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and fulfillment of the job

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree