Fencing Manufacturer & Distribution Company is currently searching for an Outside Sales Representative reporting to the General Manager, at our Bakersfield, CA office. Candidate must be located in Southern California.
Job Duties:
Identify and establish contact with potential customers in person, by phone and email, giving prompt and courteous service.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers.
Attend industry trade shows to identify potential sales leads and make meaningful contact with existing customers.
Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales to expand our customer base and new market.
Recommend marketing strategies to target a specific region or demographic.
Generate and submit sales reports to management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work with team members and clients on material scheduling.
Skills/Qualifications
Sales experience in the fencing, building material, or construction industry.
Must be knowledgeable with product specification.
Must be experienced using a PC and MS Office products (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, etc).
A positive and assertive attitude and a team player.
Must be organized, detail oriented and dependable.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Must have a clean driving record and able to be added to company auto insurance plan.
Must be able to travel locally in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County every day.
Must be able to travel overnight two times a month to Las Vegas, NV and Phoenix, AZ.
EEO and Drug Free Workplace