What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales - Waterworks position at First Supply LLC?
Are you a motivated individual who likes to form relationships and help solve customer's problems? You can go far with First Supply - First Waterworks! We’re looking for engaging, driven individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our First Waterworks Outside Sales team. We offer employees the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to help others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement!
If you meet the skills and qualifications below, we encourage you to take charge of your career and APPLY with First Supply - First Waterworks today!
As a First Waterworks Outside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for prospecting for new contractor customers while maintaining business relationships with existing customers.
Responsibilities
About First Supply
First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.
With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.
First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you meet the skills and qualifications below, we encourage you to take charge of your career and APPLY with First Supply - First Waterworks today!
As a First Waterworks Outside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for prospecting for new contractor customers while maintaining business relationships with existing customers.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with an assigned and new customer base, including key accounts, insuring their satisfaction with our products and a Best-In-Class Customer Experience
- Prepare and submit oral and written material quotations
- Identify customer product needs and coordinate execution of orders with other departments
- Participate in trade associations, customer functions and local business community affairs related to First Waterworks business
- Monitor sales trends and product performance results
- Continually enhance sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager /General Manager
- 2-5 years of related experience in trade field
- BS/BA in a related discipline is preferred
- Knowledge of waterworks products and customers
- Mathematical aptitude necessary for price quotations and margin production
- Extensive travel required within local territory
- Computer knowledge and skills with the ability to learn First Supply LLC’s business system
- Effective Social and negotiation skills
About First Supply
First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.
With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.
First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.