Eagle Fence Distributing - Miami, FL
posted 4 months ago
The Outside Sales Representative at Eagle Fence Distributing LLC is responsible for selling a wide range of products distributed by the company. This role emphasizes the importance of providing excellent customer service by developing strong relationships with customers, which is essential for maintaining existing accounts, generating new accounts, and enhancing the profitability of the Florida branch. The position requires a proactive approach to sales, where the representative must be able to set their own pace while working collaboratively within a team environment. The company prides itself on its family-owned culture and offers compensation based on individual production and results. In this role, the representative will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the products offered by Eagle Fence Distributing LLC. They will ensure timely responses to customer inquiries and maintain up-to-date product information, pricing, and lead lists to enhance sales activities. Building and maintaining relationships with both existing and new customers is crucial, and cold calling will be a necessary part of the job. The representative will independently provide product quotes, manage orders, and communicate customer expectations to ensure delivery schedules are met. Additionally, the Outside Sales Representative will collaborate with branch management to optimize loading and packaging techniques, assist other sales team members, and participate in department sales meetings. They will also be responsible for understanding market competition, assisting in sales forecasts, and striving to meet sales objectives. The role includes a focus on growing the number of accounts in the assigned region and increasing customer retention. The representative will also be tasked with selling excess inventory items to reduce waste and will need to troubleshoot with internal teams to enhance customer satisfaction. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn proprietary software is required, along with a willingness to travel for trade shows and customer meetings.