Now Hiring - Retail Sales Sales Representative in Knoxville, TN

Sales Representative position with a compensation/commission package commensurate with experience and skill level with promotion opportunities.

Growing Irrigation Company looking for a motivated, dependable Sales Representative

Keeling Company is a family-owned and operated distributor servicing a range of irrigation, landscape, and drainage needs. Through extensive product and market knowledge, our staff provides superior customer service and generates quality job leads. Our goal is to partner with customers and supply the products and knowledge needed to do the job right the first time, every time.

• Full-time position!

• Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm!

• Benefits!

• Closed Sundays!

• Closed on all major holidays!

• Team-focused environment!

• Competitive wages!

Primary Role:

This role touches every aspect of branch operation. A high standard of care, follow-up, and follow-through is expected to create and maintain mutually beneficial customer relationships, from lead generation to the close. You will work with the team at the branch contributing to the overall success of the store including monitoring inventory, shipping/receiving, achieving sales goals, and striving to exceed customer expectations. Branch Representatives are expected in time to be ready and able to perform as “managers for the day.”

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service

• Assess customer's needs and provide assistance and information on product features

• “Go the extra mile” to drive sales

• Maintain a neat and tidy workplace: the counter, the showroom, the warehouse, and the restrooms

• Actively seek out customers in-store and in the field as applicable

• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options

• Cross-sell products

• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service

• Build productive trust relationships with customers

• Stock store displays and shelves as required

• Strive for inventory accuracy of 100%, maintaining all inventory policies including but not limited to proper inventory movement, cycle counting, and the annual physical inventory

• May be required to make deliveries to the customer

• Ensure that the store and all its properties are upholding the expectations of the Keeling Company brand: exceeding customer service expectations, cleanliness, atmosphere, and high energy.

• All other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager or Keeling Company Leadership Team.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. From the floor

• Forklift certification provided by Keeling Company

• Ability to use the computer for e-mail, invoicing, and inventory management

• High School degree or equivalent

• High energy and self-motivated with high sense of urgency and customer service

• Technical or Agricultural Degree is a plus

• 1 year prior proven accomplished sales experience is a plus

• Product certifications as required and provided by Keeling Company