The Garland Company, Inc. · 1 day ago
Sales Representative
The Garland Company, Inc. is seeking a Sales Apprentice Representative to participate in a hands-on training program under the guidance of a dedicated sales leader. The role involves developing sales skills, managing customer relationships, and achieving performance objectives within a designated territory.
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Responsibilities
Promotes/sells/secures orders from prospective customers through a relationship-based approach
Demonstrates products and services to potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs
Provide high-quality customer service to accounts who have questions regarding their invoices by means of phone calls, emails, and/or in-person meetings
Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services
Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers
Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential
Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers
Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints
Coordinates sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical service groups
Analyzes the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the organization
Creates and manages a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities
Identifies advantages and compares organization’s products/services
Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment
Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas
Participates in trade shows and conventions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of at least a high school diploma is required
Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers (consultative sales approach)
Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must be able to travel to client meetings
Preferred
A post-secondary degree is preferred