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Outside Sales

SPS COMPANIES INC, Earth City, MO, United States


Job Description Since 1977, SPS Metals has been a national distributor of quality roofing, architectural sheet metal, and plumbing products for the professional contractor. We are a division of SPS Companies, Inc., a wholesale distributor of products and services for residential and commercial plumbing, mechanical and industrial piping, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and fire protection. As an Employee Owned Company (ESOP), our employees have a vested interest in SPS and its success.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to join our team at our Earth City, MO location. In this role, you will be responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing customer relationships in the Saint Louis area. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.

SPS Metals Website: www.spsmetalsupply.com

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field

2+ years of outside sales experience in the Wholesale Trade industry

Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

2+ Forklift operating experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the Metals industry

Experience communicating and interacting with contractors

Ability to travel up to 50-75% of the time

Responsibilities:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and referrals

Maintain and grow existing customer relationships through regular communication and exceptional customer service

Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely order fulfillment

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and potential threats

Skills:

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will utilize your strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers. You will also use your strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify new business opportunities and develop sales strategies to meet and exceed targets. In addition, you will leverage your knowledge of the industry and Saint Louis market to stay ahead of the competition and provide exceptional customer service. Finally, you will use your organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and ensure timely order fulfillment.

This is a full-time position. Shifts typically range from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but vary on occasion. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, life and AD &D, long-term and short-term disability insurance. SPS Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free workplace, with pre-employment drug screening required.

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