Outside Sales Representative - Convoy Supply
Portland, OR
About the Job
Outside Sales Representative
Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated, and professional Outside Sales Representative who enjoys the challenge of building our reputation and business development
This position will be reporting to our Portland, OR branch located at 3720 NW Yeon Avenue
If you wish to have a career in a fast-paced industry – join our team!
Responsibilities
Proactively identify prospects and develop new accounts
Identify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing, and selling strategies
Sell products by establishing contacts and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer service
Provide project quotations on a timely basis, maintain project files, and quotation follow up
Conduct job site visits on a consistent basis
Interact regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all products
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Achieve defined sales targets
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies
Ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services
Requirements
2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes:business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clients
visiting job sites for specifications, products
meeting with installers for potential clients
Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical data
Able to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours to make contact with contractors
Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
Able to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format
Possess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management - databases, Microsoft Office and Excel
The Offer
Competitive salary
Flexible Benefit options
Paid sick time
Short and long term disability coverage
Employee referral bonus program
Paid training/tuition reimbursement
Overtime available in peak periods
Internal Promotions
Company Overview
Convoy Supply, founded in 1972, is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America
Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business
Convoy can be a job or a career
Find out more at:
https://www
convoy-supply
com/careers/overview
Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated, and professional Outside Sales Representative who enjoys the challenge of building our reputation and business development
This position will be reporting to our Portland, OR branch located at 3720 NW Yeon Avenue
If you wish to have a career in a fast-paced industry – join our team!
Responsibilities
Proactively identify prospects and develop new accounts
Identify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing, and selling strategies
Sell products by establishing contacts and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer service
Provide project quotations on a timely basis, maintain project files, and quotation follow up
Conduct job site visits on a consistent basis
Interact regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all products
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Achieve defined sales targets
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies
Ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services
Requirements
2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes:business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clients
visiting job sites for specifications, products
meeting with installers for potential clients
Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical data
Able to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours to make contact with contractors
Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
Able to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format
Possess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management - databases, Microsoft Office and Excel
The Offer
Competitive salary
Flexible Benefit options
Paid sick time
Short and long term disability coverage
Employee referral bonus program
Paid training/tuition reimbursement
Overtime available in peak periods
Internal Promotions
Company Overview
Convoy Supply, founded in 1972, is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America
Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business
Convoy can be a job or a career
Find out more at:
https://www
convoy-supply
com/careers/overview
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