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Product Sales Specialist

Gordon Incorporated · Bossier City, LA · 5 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Benefits: Health insurancePaid time offVision insurance401(k)Dental insuranceTuition assistance Turn quotes into orders, and customers into long-term partners. Gordon, Inc. is growing, and our Product Sales Team drives that growth. We're looking for a Product Sales Specialist who loves building relationships, solving customer problems, and closing deals. About The Role You'll own the customer journey from first conversation to finished order. That means following up on quotations, showing customers what Gordon products can do, and pulling together the right people inside the company to win their confidence. You'll work closely with engineering, production, purchasing, and project management. You'll also keep leadership informed with regular sales reports and forecasts. This role is for someone who is detail-oriented, takes ownership, and enjoys seeing a project through. New to product sales? That's okay. We welcome candidates with 0 to 5 years of experience who are eager to learn and grow with us. What You'll Do Find and win new business Identify potential clients through cold calling, quote follow-up, networking events, social media, and industry databasesBuild and manage a strong pipeline of qualified leadsRun product demonstrations and presentations that show the value of Gordon productsNegotiate pricing, terms and contracts, and close deals that meet or exceed sales targets Deliver a great customer experience Review quotations, scopes, and objectives with customersCalculate take-offs and check purchase order scope against the estimateWork with Engineering to find technical solutions to customer challengesFollow up on approvals and submittal drawings, and respond quickly to any concernsBuild lasting relationships with architects, owners, general contractors and subcontractors Keep orders moving Hand off orders smoothly to Product and Project Managers Partner with Production, Planning & Scheduling and Purchasing on timelines, expediting, custom color matches and raw material purchasesHandle return authorizations, credits, internal debits, order cancellations, and freight documentation Track and report results Maintain the sales performance database and track milestonesPrepare regular sales reports and forecasts for managementShare what you learn and help build the skills of your teammates Experience and education 0 to 5 years of product sales experience0 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing, customer service, or business developmentA bachelor's degree and/or work experience in manufacturing, architecture, construction, or a related fieldSome familiarity with Gordon, Inc. product systems is a plus Skills Strong written and verbal communication, and excellent presentation skillsSolid organization and prioritization, with a sharp eye for detailWorking knowledge of cash flow, cost projections, job costing, and billing projectionsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeConfidence working with all levels of management How you work You listen well, ask clarifying questions, and always follow up on timeYou take ownership of customer problems, and find the right person when you can't solve them yourselfYou do what you say you'll doYou spot risks early and raise themYou work independently, stay positive and welcome feedback and change Work environment This role involves standing, walking, sitting, and using your hands throughout the day. You may occasionally need to reach overhead, squat, kneel, bend, climb, and lift or carry items up to 56 lbs. Ready to apply? If you're driven, customer-focused, and ready to help Gordon keep growing, we'd love to hear from you.

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