Join Our Team as an Outside Sales Representative
Are you a seasoned Plumbing expert ready to make a significant impact?
At Park Supply, a progressive and expanding Plumbing wholesaler, is looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative to help us establish a strong presence in the Northern Alabama market. This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a growing company where your expertise will be valued and rewarded!
As our Outside Sales Representative, you will be instrumental in developing and managing key accounts, generating new business, and building lasting relationships with contractors, builders, and plumbing professionals throughout your assigned territory. You will drive sales growth for our comprehensive range of electrical products and services.
What You'll Do:
Sales and Business Development
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Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective customers, including contractors, plumbers, builders, and businesses within the plumbing industry.
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Champion and sell our Plumbing products, services, and solutions to meet diverse customer needs.
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Craft and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our market share.
Account Management
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Build customer relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and fostering repeat business.
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Collaborate with key manufacturers to enhance customer connections with Park Supply through joint sales initiatives.
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Deliver impeccable customer service, including timely quotation follow-up and diligent follow-through on customer requests.
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Conduct regular check-ins with clients to provide product updates, resolve issues, and offer effective solutions.
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Partner seamlessly with our Branch teams to optimize customer service, including order and pricing accuracy.
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Ensure customers actively support all Park Supply initiatives, such as customer events and product promotions.
Technical Expertise
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Enhance Park Supply's profile by actively participating in local industry and trade association functions.
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Stay ahead of the curve on plumbing industry trends, product innovations, and competitor offerings.
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Continuously improve your product and technical knowledge.
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Provide expert product knowledge and technical guidance to our valued customers.
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Maintain proficiency in operational procedures and computer systems.
Field Work
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Conduct on-site visits to assess customer needs, recommend tailored solutions, and close sales.
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Travel extensively within your assigned territory to meet with clients and prospects.
Collaboration
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Work in unison with the branch team and General Manager to ensure seamless customer service and order fulfillment.
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Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions, and sales events.
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Meet regularly with your General Manager & Branch Lead to review accounts and refine performance plans.
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Communicate proactively with the Credit Department to ensure accurate account information, including contacts and any relevant credit insights.
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Continuously monitor market, competitive, and economic conditions that may influence sales of Company products.
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Conduct quarterly customer business reviews using PHOCAS software to identify sales/gross profit dollar growth opportunities and uncover new possibilities within accounts.
What You'll Bring:
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The ideal candidate will have (3 or more) years of industry-related sales experience.
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Proven success in outside sales in the Northern Alabama market.
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Strong knowledge of Plumbing products and systems is highly desirable.
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Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and prioritize tasks with precision.
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A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the designated territory.
Skills You'll Master:
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Analytical Skills: Proficiency in leveraging data to drive decisions and enhance sales performance.
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Relationship Building: Expertise in building and nurturing high-value client and partner relationships.
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Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally.
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Collaboration: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Physical Working Requirements:
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Work Environment
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Performed in and out of the office; requiring travel within the region’s territory. Occasional travel to other company locations, supplier meetings, or industry events may be necessary (driving or flying).
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Visual and Auditory Requirements:
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Ability to read and interpret documents, spreadsheets, and written communication clearly.
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Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through written communication.
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Manual Dexterity:
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Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, office equipment, and tools.
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Ability to manage paperwork and perform data entry efficiently.
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Mobility:
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Ability to stand, walk, and move around construction sites, warehouses, or client locations for extended periods.
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Lifting/Carrying:
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Ability to lift/carry electrical products/samples/promotional materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Climbing/Bending;
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ability to climb stairs, ladders, or scaffolding as needed during site visits.
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Frequent bending, crouching, or kneeling to inspect or demonstrate electrical products.
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Extended Hours
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Ability to work extended hours, including evenings or weekends, during peak seasons or when meeting deadlines.
All selected candidates are required to undergo pre-employment screenings, including background check and drug screen.
Why Park Supply?
At Park Supply, we value our employees and foster a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a company that is committed to its customers, its employees, and its community.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
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Comprehensive health benefits package
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401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
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Paid time off and holidays
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Professional development opportunities
Ready to grow with Park Supply? Apply today and become a key player in our Alabama sales team!
Please use the following link to complete your application and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountability, duties, responsibilities or requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Park Supply reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Park Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
