Outside Sales Representative

Type: Hybrid Full-Time
Location: Grande Prairie Alberta

Our client is a leading global provider of business-to-business distribution logistics and supply chain solutions supporting customers across a wide range of industrial and commercial markets.

With a workforce of more than 20000 employees worldwide and a long-standing history of helping businesses build connect power and protect their operations the organization has established itself as a trusted partner to customers and suppliers across North America and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced outside sales professional to take ownership of a key territory develop new business expand established customer relationships and work closely with technical operational supply chain and executive-level stakeholders. The role combines business development account management supplier collaboration and consultative selling in a highly customer-facing environment.

As the Senior Representative Outside Sales you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing assigned customer accounts while driving sales margin and long-term customer relationships.

• Identify and qualify prospective customers by assessing market potential and developing new business opportunities throughout the territory.

• Prospect for new customers through cold calling referrals networking and other lead-generation activities.

• Develop territory sales forecasts and execute account plans in collaboration with management.

• Identify opportunities to expand revenue and margin through value-added services supplier programs and strategic sales initiatives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new existing and previous customers to support account growth and retention.

• Meet directly with customers to understand their operational and business requirements and recommend appropriate products services and solutions.

• Engage with stakeholders across technical operations supply chain procurement and executive leadership functions.

• Maintain ongoing communication after the sale to ensure customer satisfaction resolve issues and identify additional opportunities.

• Develop a strong understanding of the companys product and service portfolio through internal and supplier-led training.

• Present products and solutions based on customer requirements and demonstrate their functionality and value where appropriate.

• Develop and deliver sales presentations proposals quotations bids and product demonstrations.

• Work closely with internal sales support resources to prepare quotations and ensure a smooth sales process.

• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and participate in regular joint customer sales calls.

• Create sales and supplier plans designed to increase account penetration retention and overall territory performance.

• Utilize sales management tools to track account activity opportunities and progress against established objectives.

• Mentor members of the sales team and communicate relevant information and expectations to support a high level of customer service.

To succeed in this role candidates should demonstrate:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Sales Business Engineering or a related field is preferred.

• 35 years of outside sales experience is required.

• Approximately 4 years of relevant industry experience is preferred.

• A valid drivers licence with a satisfactory driving record is required.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience preparing and delivering presentations quotations proposals and sales materials.

• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques is considered an asset.

• Ability to develop strong product knowledge and translate customer requirements into appropriate solutions.

• Excellent sales negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Strong consultative selling approach with the ability to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with customers suppliers and internal teams.

• Self-motivated and comfortable prospecting for new business while managing and expanding established accounts.

• Ability to travel approximately 50%75% including occasional overnight travel and extended driving throughout the territory.

Quote Job Reference #87746. Submit your resume directly to Nicole Brown via email at . No cover letter required.

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