Now Hiring - Fire & Safety Equipment Company - Professional Services Outside Sales Representative in Lynchburg, VA

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Sales Representative Job Description

Job Overview

Fire & Safety Equipment Company is searching for a qualified applicant to fill an open outside sales position.

At Fire & Safety, we have been serving our community for over 55 years providing fire protection sales & services. We are continuously committed to the professional and courteous service of our customers throughout the state of Virginia. We are an equal opportunity employer centered around our employee’s personal and professional development. We value hard-working, charismatic, personable, dependable, and courteous staff who have the customer at the forefront. If this sounds like you, apply for a position with us today! Applications are accepted in person at Fire and Safety, or online on our website.

Qualifications for Sales Representative

• 2-4 years of sales experience required.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas.
• Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities for Sales Representative

• Prospect and qualify new sales leads.
• Schedule meetings and presentations with departments.
• Create, plan, and deliver product presentations. (MSA products (SCBA, Gas Meters, Helmets...etc.), Turnout Gear, Tools, Uniforms, etc.)
• Continuing education on products beyond probationary period. (reading newsletters, videos, attending required conferences)
• Develop and create quotes, sales orders, purchase orders and all necessary documentation to track customer behavior (QuickBooks).
• Develop strong, ongoing relationships with prospects and customers to ensure purchasing habits, trends, and budgets are clear.
• Meet and/or exceed quotas.
• Coordinate with other team members to optimize sales. There may be times that you travel outside your sales “territory” to assist another salesperson. Assisting with walk through sales trailer being brought to customers.
• Attend conferences as needed, sometimes out of the area or state.

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• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Holiday Pay
• Health insurance
• Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 3% match towards retirement
• Uniforms
• Laptop
• Cell Phone
• Take home vehicle
• Base Salary + Commission on generated sales

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• sales: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person