Now Hiring - Hood Industries, Inc. - Dealer Sales Representative in Fort Myers, FL

Full description of the position

Hood Distribution established in 1899, is a wholesale distributor of lumber & plywood as well as related specialty wood and composite products. We currently have15 locations, providing distribution into the eastern US as well as the Caribbean markets. Our primary trading partners are custom manufacturers of high end cabinetry / furniture, millwork and industrial trades, specialty retailers, pro dealers. This position, Dealer Specialist Sales Representative, would concentrate heavily on the Specialty Retailers and Pro Dealers segment.

If you are a dynamic, high performing sales professional with a competitive nature who is looking to join an energetic team, our role as a Dealer Specialist Sales Representative for the Central and Southern portion of Florida territory is for you. We are looking for an ideal candidate to be a successful champion that can work autonomously and has a history of bringing on new business, exceeding sales quotas, and loves the thrill of the hunt.

The successful applicant should be able to develop a proactive business plan taking into account short and long term strategies that fit with the need for growth and profitability. These plans should take into account sales objectives, profit goals and focus products. These plans will also incorporate Regional and Corporate objectives:

· Exceed customer expectations at every service opportunity with every product we choose to distribute by being the most helpful, friendly and courteous sales professionals in the industry.

· Work as a team with sales, drivers, warehouse, accounting, purchasing and management to achieve and exceed the goals for the company and the territory assigned.

General Duties and Responsibilities include the management of all sales functions, administration, communication and business planning for an assigned geographic territory and outlying areas.

Position Description:

• Research, identify, and tenaciously generate new business opportunities
• Be a relationship builder
• Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales base
• Exceed budgeted sales and profit margins on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Maintain a high volume of activity focusing on multiple touchpoints including outbound calls, emails, and social selling in a transactional, yet consultative, environment
• Thrive on change while remaining highly organized, optimistic, and coachable
• Drive to individually compete (and win!) while remaining a fantastic team player
• Continually updates knowledge of products and application to ensure understanding of use in customer business applications

What you bring to the team:

• Proven track record of achievement, preferably selling B2B products or services
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Works well with minimal supervision taking initiative to develop personal improvement and career advancement
• Valid driver’s license, access to regular transportation and automobile insurance

Why Hood Distribution:

• Base salary plus an attractive commission plan
• Car and cell phone allowance, company-provided laptop
• Work/Life Balance
• Employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full time employment

· Additional training in sales techniques and product knowledge.

If you’re passionate about helping Hood Distribution enhance our customer experience and have a sincere desire to live and to have fun, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU!

Additional Information

Hood Distribution requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: On the road