Regional Sales Representative

Suburban Propane • Rolesville, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Suburban Propane is seeking a talented, dynamic, and motivated outside sales professional for the Raleigh / Durham, NC Market Area. This role involves independently prospecting, developing, and nurturing relationships with businesses and industry entities. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership on the NYSE, headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey. Established in 1928, it is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil, and related products and services. The company also markets natural gas and electricity and produces and invests in low carbon fuel alternatives, serving approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial, and agricultural customers through about 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane operates under three core pillars: Suburban Commitment (dependability, flexibility, reliability, customer service excellence), SuburbanCares (giving back to local communities), and Go Green with Suburban Propane (promoting clean energy and investing in renewable alternatives). The company is expanding its national footprint and moving towards a sustainable, clean energy future.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales experience
• Some college or equivalent in experience and education
• 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

• Business related Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 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

• Competitive pay plus incentive potential
• 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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees