
Outside Sales Representative
- Seattle, WA
- $60,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Promote the Bedrosians product lines
- Work independently yet cooperatively with the company and team's goals and directives
- Service existing accounts with the goal of nurturing relationships and increasing sales.
- Identify and set up new accounts to increase market share and bolster overall sales volume.
- Maintain professionalism in all business affairs.
- Provide the highest level of customer service by processing orders and credits promptly
- Set up and maintain client displays and merchandising samples
- Keep clients informed about new products and offerings through the organization and execution of informational product presentations
- Resolve any client concerns and complaints by developing viable and fair solutions.
- Report all sales activities to the branch manager or designated sales supervisor by means of activity and results reports, daily call reports, weekly work plans, and/or quarterly evaluations of market conditions.
- Monitor competition by gathering current information on pricing, products, and merchandising techniques.
- Maintain and increase professional and technical knowledge by reviewing product literature, manuals, and manufacturer bulletins, as well as attending vendor/ manufacturer seminars whenever available.
- Provide clients with current pricing, product changes, and order status
- Conduct cold calls and visit job sites to pursue new leads
- Visit job sites in the event of a job problem and follow proper observation and recording protocol
- Assist with conducting inventory counts
- Promote Bedrosians products at various tradeshows and special events
- Analyze client product needs, growth patterns, and market trends
- Meet monthly sales plan
- Participate in weekly branch meeting
- Attend weekly corporate sales meeting
- Maintain, service and regularly clean company vehicle
- Multitask and prioritize work through effective time management
- Work within the framework of the company's defined policies, procedures, goals, and directives.
- Any other duties required of the position
- College Degree or Equivalent Design Degree
- Professional Phone, Email, and Computer skills
- Three (3) years of sales experience in either the tile and stone industry, builder industry, or design industry
- Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Positive attitude
- Polished appearance
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Drivers License (must provide current MVR)
- Knowledge of tile and stone characteristics
- Proven sales record and high sales aptitude
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and drive to meet and exceed sales goals
- Ability to travel within the designated sales territory
- Excellent understanding of design and color