Business to Business Outside Sales

About the role

FASTSIGNS is seeking an Outside Sales Professional to join our team in the sign and graphics industry. This role offers the flexibility of regular Monday-Friday business hours with weekends and holidays off.

Responsibilities

• Work with people across different industries to provide solutions that make an impact in and around their workplace.
• Meet with clients, assess their needs, prospect for new business, network, develop and execute customer solutions, and manage customer relationships.
• Sell a customized and ever-expanding product line based on customer needs and desires.
• Identify and develop sales prospects and leads through business referrals and networking, outbound phone and email campaigns, and face-to-face meetings with large and small business customers.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, internal production staff, and custom fabrication vendors/partners to produce and deliver outstanding graphics and signage solutions.
• Manage customer expectations and resolve any customer satisfaction issues.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience in sales may also be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an outside sales or business development role is desired. Experience in the sign and graphics industry is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate effectively with clients. Comfort with presenting and explaining product offerings to a diverse client base.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM systems and sales software. Familiarity with cloud-based point-of-sale systems is a plus. Basic proficiency in Google Suite is required.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business-to-business sales, with the ability to identify client needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Self-Starter: The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet sales targets and goals.
• Travel: Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and be willing to travel within the local area for client meetings and networking events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience in sales may also be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an outside sales or business development role is desired. Experience in the sign and graphics industry is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate effectively with clients. Comfort with presenting and explaining product offerings to a diverse client base.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM systems and sales software. Familiarity with cloud-based point-of-sale systems is a plus. Basic proficiency in Google Suite is required.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business-to-business sales, with the ability to identify client needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Self-Starter: The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet sales targets and goals.
• Travel: Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and be willing to travel within the local area for client meetings and networking events.

Benefits

• Company-paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Lucrative base salary for the first few months while building your business.
• A combination of formal and on-the-job introductory, intermediate, and advanced training to help you succeed.
• A Book of Business to get you started.

Pay

$35,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Team

The team at FASTSIGNS Charlotte (Independence) has been serving the greater Charlotte metropolitan area since 1990. Apply now to learn more about this independently owned and operated franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by their management team.

Fast growing industry

The sign and graphics industry is fast-growing, offering exciting opportunities to work in various roles.

Opportunity to work in a variety of roles

The Outside Sales Professional role at FASTSIGNS offers the flexibility of regular Monday-Friday business hours with weekends and holidays off, along with the opportunity to work in a variety of roles within the sign and graphics industry.