Job Description

Junior Outside Sales Representative or Outside Sales Representative (Trainee) ??

Job Summary:

The Outside Sales Representative Trainee role will initially begin in the Warehouse to support the building of a foundation and understanding of the products Surface Prep sells. The successful candidate will then progress to a role in the front office to work with our Customer Service Team to develop an understanding of the CSR role, our customers, and our internal systems. Ultimately, the candidate will move into an Outside Sales position selling products and services offered by the company to current and new clientele. The expected turn-around from warehouse to the Outside Sales role would be approximately 6-9 months.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Not applicable

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Schedule appointments with potential and existing customers within territory.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand product or service needs; identify and suggest products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products/services to customers, based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems using CRM program.
• Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize customer inquiries and requests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and potentially stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of driving.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to occasionally travel overnight

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching RRSP
• Paid Time Off - 3 weeks first year accrued monthly
• Nine paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability

About Us
SurfacePrep was founded in 1956 and is the largest national network of regional distributors of high-quality abrasive blasting media, specialty ceramics, and abrasive finishing equipment. We have 47 facilities across the U.S.A., Canada, and the U.K. all of which are focused on improving product quality, consistency, productivity, and profitability for our customers. These facilities and job shops are run by skilled experts who work closely with local manufacturers to develop the best possible solution for every process. We offer a complete selection of abrasive blast media, ranging from various types of aluminum oxide , to steel shot, and grit. We also provide parts, accessories, and tools to meet customer needs.

9000 Byron Commerce Drive SW Byron Center, MI 49315

SurfacePrep.com 616.583.5000

Requirements

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Knowledge and abilities

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Salary benefits : Base plus comission plus car plus expenses plus premium insurances and RRSP, etc.

Relocation/Travel requirements : locally

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