SanMar is a family-owned, nationwide distributor of wholesale apparel. It is one of the largest companies in the U.S. of its kind. The company was founded in 19
Customer Outreach Specialist
Location
Arizona + 10 moreAll locations: Arizona | Florida | Idaho | Montana | Nevada | New Jersey | Ohio | Minnesota | Texas | Virginia | Washington
Posted
17 days ago
Salary
$22 - $34 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Customer Outreach Specialist
SanMar
• Proactively make outbound calls across various lead types to both existing and potential customers within your designated territory; foster meaningful conversations to determine unique requirements and challenges, qualify potential spending on wearables, while also offering practical and imaginative solutions to meet their needs. • Create and implement an effective sales approach to leverage opportunities and secure a greater share of the customers spend. • Proactively educate customers on the advantages of choosing SanMar as their preferred supplier, emphasizing our unwavering commitment to quality, inventory, product selection and customer satisfaction. • Collaborate with Territory Managers to share valuable insights about customers they may not have encountered before; assess and qualify customers for Account Executive assignment as necessary. • Enter data into Salesforce CRM with learned information about customers, creating new or enhanced opportunities for AE's and/or Territory Managers. • Serve as a product and industry expert, demonstrating profound understanding of SanMar's product offerings, marketing tools, and solutions to effectively communicate their value and relevance to customers; stay abreast of industry trends and competitors to provide informed advice and service to customers. • Keep customers well-informed about products, updates, new offerings, marketing programs, and opportunities to enhance their business. • Complete and meet deadlines for all lead lists, calling initiatives and other assigned projects, achieving the expected volume of proactive customer contacts. • Participate in and contribute to various industry trade shows, effectively analyzing potential growth opportunities while enhancing customer relationships, education and engagement. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards.
Job Requirements
- Associate's Degree in business, sales, or related field or equivalent experience Preferred
- 4-6 years experience in outbound calling or inside sales preferably within the B2B sector
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; face-to-face, via videoconference (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) and over the phone.
- Ability to quickly learn and articulate product features and benefits.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Able to manage multiple assignments and systems simultaneously.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) with strong typing and accuracy skills. 1-3 Years experience using Salesforce, ODY.
- Problem Solving: Proficiency in creatively resolving difficult or emotionally charged customer situations.
- Team Player: Thrive in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
- Ability to travel 1-5 times per year (<5% of the time).
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off accrual up to 112 hours per year to start, plus 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
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