Outside Sales, Sales Representative

Company Overview

Our client takes pride in being the leading scaffolding supplier serving construction teams around the world.

Outside Sales

Competitive salary DOE + bonus

Standard package

Shreveport, LA

The outside sales representative’s responsibilities include submitting regular sales reports to management, informing potential and existing customers of product features and benefits, and resolving customer complaints. You should also be able to create as well as present persuasive sales proposals to customers to encourage sales and repeat business.

• Building and sustaining long‑lasting relationships with new and existing customers based within an assigned sales territory
• Traveling within assigned sales territory to conduct face‑to‑face meetings with existing and potential customers
• Continually meeting or exceeding sales targets by selling company products to new and existing customers
• Developing and implementing an effective sales strategy to drive sales
• Maintaining an accurate record of all leads, customer accounts and sales
• Collaborating with the marketing department to expand brand presence through the creation of suitable marketing materials
• Researching competitors’ products and pricing as well as market conditions
• Keeping abreast of the latest industry developments by attending meetings, training workshops and industry events
• Strategically negotiating with potential and existing customers to close sales

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, or related field is preferred
• Proven outside sales experience, preferably in scaffolding or rental
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Strong consultative sales skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Detail‑oriented
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