Outside Sales Associate

About the role

Lonestar Electric Supply is looking for an Outside Sales Associate who will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. The ideal candidate will be energetic and enthusiastic with a strong desire to provide superior Customer Service by working with internal partners to exceed client goals and expectations and follow our passion to MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new sales opportunities by targeting prospects through partners and within your territory.
• Understanding prospect and customer needs and requirements and making relevant recommendations.
• Working with current clients to uncover new opportunities.
• Manage customer expectations by ensuring commitments are met.
• Close sales and achieve monthly quotas.
• Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest.
• Maintain and expand your database of prospects, clients, contacts and partners.
• Build and monitor sales pipeline and close deals.
• Develop lasting relationships with key decision-makers within customer and prospect organizations.
• Other duties as assigned by your sales or branch manager.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven sales experience in the electrical supply and distribution industry.
• Track record of over-achieving quota.
• Epicor Eclipse ERP experience preferred.
• Proficient with corporate productivity and business technology.
• Ability to stay focused and productive with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with popular CRM systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.