Regional Sales Representative
Responsibilities
Develop new sales leads by prospecting and pursuing targeted new business through calling or visiting potential customers, attending trade shows, initiating mailings and other related activities.
Negotiate and close new sales contracts and service agreements to achieve year over year customer base growth.
Develop and leverage relationships with businesses and industry entities such as real estate companies, home builder associations and other trade organizations to cultivate new business prospects.
Participate in industry organizations to continually build a professional network.
Partner with Regional Management and the National Accounts group to aggressively pursue Regional and National Accounts business opportunities.
Champion a positive, professional image of Suburban Propane to create customer goodwill and foster referrals and repeat business.
Follow up with new accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and fulfillment of the job.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales experience
Some college or equivalent in experience and education (Business related Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate and convincingly persuade others
Professional and articulate with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Industry knowledge is preferred but not required
Basic understanding of oil and gas fired appliances and related distribution systems (training is provided)
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of business-to-business sales experience
Some college or equivalent in experience and education (Business related Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate and convincingly persuade others
Professional and articulate with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Industry knowledge is preferred but not required
Basic understanding of oil and gas fired appliances and related distribution systems (training is provided)
Skills
Business-to-business sales experience
Prospecting and pursuing new business opportunities
Negotiation and closing sales contracts
Building and leveraging relationships with businesses and industry entities
Participation in industry organizations
Aggressively pursuing business opportunities with Regional and National Accounts
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
Paid time off that increases with tenure
A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
New employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
Disability and life insurance
Employee recognition program
Generous tuition assistance program
Propane discounts
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Company Information
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a talented, dynamic and motivated outside sales professional to join our team in the Dayton, OH Market Area. Reporting to a Region Sales and Business Development Manager, in this position you will independently prospect, develop and nurture relationships with businesses and industry entities.