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. They must be comfortable presenting in front of small groups, making and receiving calls, working with channel partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects and closing sales.

Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities by targeting prospects through partners and within your territory.
• Understand prospect and customer needs and requirements and make relevant recommendations.
• Work 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.