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Outside Sales Specialist

Function4, Lake Charles, Louisiana, us, 70612

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Job Title: Solution Advisor Reports To: Sales Manager

Major Goals:

Engaging daily in enough customer conversations to move forward with an appointment

Maintain activity to build sales funnel to achieve revenue goal on a consistent basis and grow year-over-year sales

Toughest Parts of the Job:

Internal motivation and drive to learn the industry and the application to small and medium businesses

Willingness to prospect daily for an extended period of time

Job Functions:

Plan and implement strategies to market Function4 hardware, solutions and services to small and medium businesses including:

Prospecting for net new sales opportunities

Expand existing account sales by looking for additional opportunity for full Function4 business lines

Identify and market within key vertical markets

Mine CRM for additional opportunities

Maintain a large base of qualified prospects through a multi-level customer touch approach

Utilize CRM to build prospect lists and record daily activity

Systematically plan how to reach the most potential customers a day through effective sales territory management and selling activity to reach more customers including:

Consistently set targeted number of appointments utilizing effective prospecting techniques, Microsoft Teams or GoToMeeting, video and social media

Work with marketing to develop outbound sales campaigns

Deliver an established number of proposals

Deliver equipment and software demos to showcase product advantages and application to customer needs

When applicable, engage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in product sales and upsell opportunities

Consistently achieve sales revenue targets for territory to meet and exceed individual sales goal

Follow Function4 sales process:

Uncover Opportunity

Refine Criteria

Align Solution

Implement Agreement

Achieve Satisfaction

Continue to Educate

Work with administrative and contract management team to get:

Credit approval

Correct documentation

Upgrade and buyout information, as needed

Lease packets

Train new users

Acquire and maintain detailed working knowledge of:

Complete Function4 product line

Basic computer knowledge

Industry trends

Competition

Prepare and deliver strategic business reviews of key accounts

Prepare accurate sales forecasts as needed

Attend manufacturer training as needed General

Support and advocate for company initiatives

Align sales approach and customer understanding with Function4 strategic direction

Work with customers and appropriate internal staff to resolve customer issues and complaints

Participate in and generate customer interest in company-sponsored events such as lunch and learns, webinars, virtual meetings and forums

Establish and maintain a strong network of relationships within the communities served to support brand presence in marketplace

Attend networking events to promote company

Maintain knowledge of developments, trends, and best practices in office technology

Project a positive corporate image within the community

Other Duties as Assigned

Working Conditions:

General working hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with limited absences/tardiness. Additional hours as required to complete objectives. Attend occasional webinars and training

Travel to meet with customers in various locations. Some overnight stays may be required

Deliver on Company mission, vision and core values

Appropriate business casual attire (no blue jeans)

Comply with Employee Handbook

Drug testing upon employment

Primary People Contacts:

New and existing team members

Function4 leadership including sales leadership

External partners and vendors

Community members

Culture Values:

Accountability

Integrity

Teamwork

Trustworthy

Quality

Knowledge and Skills:

Equivalent work experience or bachelor’s degree acceptable

1-2 years successful experience in professional, B2B sales including prospecting experience

Office equipment sales a plus, but not required

Natural affinity for technology with the ability to articulate how it can be used to make a difference in a business

Proven sales success in a B2B setting including year-over-year sales growth

Belief in and commitment to a consistent sales process

Knowledge of CRM preferred, Salesforce a plus

Exceptional written, verbal and persuasive communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Effectively uses a consultative sales approach with a proven ability to close sales

Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products

Strong ability to set priorities, solve problems, and be resourceful under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Goal oriented

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Consultative approach to working with and through people

Behavioral Characteristics:

Problem solver who likes change and innovation while controlling the big picture

Persuasive extravert with a tendency for informality

Poised and engaging communicator

Results driven

Enjoys setting ideas in action

Ability to quickly connect with people, people oriented, thrives when given opportunity to interact with people

Lively and enthusiastic

Self confident

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