What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales position at Honsador Lumber?
The Outside Sales position at Honsador is pivotal in driving revenue growth and expanding our market presence. This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions that enhance their business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and effectively communicating the value of our products and services. Additionally, this position requires a proactive approach to market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve sales targets while ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct regular visits to customer job sites and prospects to build relationships and understand their needs.
- Investigates and resolves customer problems.
- Call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders.
- Travels with dealer reps to jobsites to do product take offs on site, or according to architect plans.
- Prepare accurate quotes and follow-up with customers.
- Estimate date of delivery to customer.
- Works closely with inside sales representatives, buyers, and General Manager.
- Ensures that new customer data and other sales data for current customers is entered into database.
- Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and resolution of customer issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience in outside sales,
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the Building Materials industry and market trends.
- Ability to analyze sales data and adjust strategies accordingly.
Skills:
- The required skills for this role include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, which are essential for building rapport with clients and understanding their needs.
- Previous sales experience is crucial, as it enables the candidate to effectively present products and negotiate deals.
- Able to effectively problem solve in addressing customer concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
We offer:
Competitive Pay, 401k, Vacation/Sick Leave, 11 holidays, Medical/Dental/Drug/Vision or $150 Medical Waiver Benefit.
