Outside Sales Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Promote, market, sell, and demonstrate products

• Communicate the advantages and features of products

• Generate sales from new clients as well as additional sales to current customers

• Work collaboratively with leadership, team members, and suppliers on sales strategies and exploring new markets

• Assist customers in selecting and applying products

• Build and sustain customer relationships

• Assess customer operations and propose customized solutions

• Prepare product quotes and maintain ongoing communication throughout the purchasing process

• Address payment issues in coordination with management, credit departments, and customers

• Collect and report data on the company, competitors, pricing, products, and market trends

• Engage in professional development, company training, promotions, sales meetings, supplier seminars, and training sessions

• Keep accurate records of sales calls and expense reports

• Coordinate vendor sales visits and product demonstrations

• Utilize and advocate for digital tools, customer solutions, and services

• Perform additional duties as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales or the electrical industry

• Valid Driver’s License required

• High School diploma or GED - Required

• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and helpful demeanor with customers while being attentive to their needs

• Customer-focused and driven with strong communication, presentation, organization, and problem-solving abilities

• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and deadlines

• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-making

• Essential product and application knowledge

• Highly self-driven

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with relevant ERP systems and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools

• Must reside in the greater Columbus, OH area

• Willingness to travel to offsite locations frequently (at least 51%)

• Ability to fulfill the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and exposure to electrical hazards

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401K with Employer Match

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Paid company holidays along with flexible personal days each year

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health & Wellness Programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• HSA Accounts

• Commuter Transit Benefits

• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home, and Auto Insurance

• Employee Discount Programs

• Professional Training & Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities – We prioritize promoting from within