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Outside Sales Representative – Buffalo, NY/Rochester, NY Territory
Location
New York
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$80K - $100K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Outside Sales Representative – Buffalo, NY/Rochester, NY Territory
Olympic Steel
• The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for managing the overall sales and marketing efforts for Olympic Steel within an assigned territory. • The coverage area is Western NY- Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY. • This position utilizes frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction. • The representative identifies selling opportunities and assertively acts upon the opportunities that offer maximum potential and/or profit. • This position develops new accounts and maintains strong working relationships with established, loyal customers. • In addition, the Outside Sales Representative is responsible for developing annual forecasts and implementing plans and strategies to achieve revenue and volume targets. • This position partners with the Inside Sales Representatives to ensure high-quality service, including on-time delivery according to customer specifications.
Job Requirements
- 3+ years related work experience in a sales, preferably in a steel service environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration, Marketing, or Engineering) or commensurate sales experience in steel industry.
- Ability to develop new account relationships and expand business with existing customer base.
- Steel product knowledge, general business acumen, and demonstrated customer service aptitude.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to travel as the position requires by air and land.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated success in negotiations, educating customers about products and services, as well as closing a sale.
- Experience formulating sales quotes and proposals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
- Referral program
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