Now Hiring - Irish Companies - Energy Mining And Utilities Propane Salesman in Buffalo, NY

Summary: Responsible for managing the existing account base and establishing new accounts. Performs follow up and cold calls, and educates customers on propane uses and benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops, builds, and maintains new and existing accounts.

2. Prospects residential, industrial, and construction sites for potential new business.

3. Generates cold calls and follows through with internal and external leads.

4. Networks to find new leads and keeps current with industry trends.

5. Work collectively with our Sales Admin.

6. Utilize our CRM system.

7. Schedules/makes sales calls and records in provided software.*

8. Markets Irish Propane & Carbonic Products. *

9. Continues education regarding product/equipment knowledge.*

10. Coordinates customer installations and work orders with propane manager.*

11. Visits accounts with new installations/major upgrades to ensure customer satisfaction.*

12. Contacts customers regarding past due balances, billing problems, cylinder/equipment issues, and questions when requested by the Accounts Receivable Department.*

13. Prepares and submits new customer and various other internal and external paperwork.*

14. Obtains pricing approval from sales manager on all new accounts.*

15. Renews and maintains all contracts and loan agreements with customers.*

16. Verifies customer cylinder and equipment inventories when requested by Accounts Receivable Department.*

17. Attends monthly sales meetings in Buffalo as requested.*

18. Remains on call periodically for weekends and evenings.*

19. Opens and closes office when requested.*

20. Reviews accounts periodically for profitability.*

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism
• Time management skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.