Outside Sales Representative

About the role

Founded in Denver in 1987, QED aims to provide high-quality electrical products and services to the industry. QED employs over 500 associates across 18 branches within Arizona and Colorado to serve commercial and residential contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses. At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and recommending QED’s value-added services and programs tailored to their business objectives
• Participate in training sessions and sales meetings
• Work actively with key suppliers to develop business with new and existing customers
• Implement strategy to increase sales and profits for key accounts
• Deliver presentations on new products, answer questions on products and company services
• Develop and maintain technical knowledge of company products and supplier offerings, application features, advantages, and benefits
• Maintain and exceed annual sales and profit budgets working with new and established customers

Requirements

• 4 year degree preferred
• 4-5 years of experience in sales preferred
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to perform math functions representative of the job such as; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and metric scales; computing rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions
• Possess in depth knowledge of QED computer systems, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a team player and abide by QED’s strong core values and beliefs
• Strong ability to negotiate and be persuasive
• Can work independently and collaboratively
• A metric-oriented, competitive attitude
• Define long term objectives while maintaining the ability to adjust to changing situations

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Technical knowledge of QED products and services

Benefits

• 401K Plan
• Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick
• Paid Personal
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• A Definitive Career Path

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.