Residential Business Development Representative

Werner•Waukesha, WI

21d

About The Position

At Werner, we’re more than an electrical distributor — we’re a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person’s voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other. Summary: We’re searching for an enthusiastic business development representative to join our team and support business growth. You’ll need strong persuasion skills to turn customer prospects into qualified leads. Our ideal candidate is an excellent deal-maker who loves talking to people. If you’re looking to jump-start your career in sales, please apply today!

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
Proven track record of at least two years of experience in a sales position
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a network of residential contractors and vendors.
Generate qualified leads and develop new customers in assigned territory through a variety of channels including cold calling, marketing strategies, and participation in industry events.
Responsible for own Sales AOP (Annual Operating Plan)
Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to support customer needs.
Utilize a consultative selling approach focused on finding the best outcomes for the customer.
Help Drive Spec on residential builds (single and multi-family)
Collaborate with internal teams such as customer service, sales, product management, and marketing to develop comprehensive proposals, deliver tailored solutions and support.
Provide market feedback related to applicable industry trends, technologies, customer needs and identifying key products and vendors.
Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including loading prospects and activities or customer and vendor relationship problems through use of the customer relationship manager (CRM).
Coordinate customer trainings.
Responsible for company issued vehicle maintenance and upkeep and effectively manage expense accounts.
All other duties assigned.