Valley Farms Supply Territory Sales Representative - Marion, OH

Valley Farms Supply is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies) in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by professional contractors. We are known in our local markets for quality service, long-term quality staff, and representing only the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a division of Franklin Electric, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.

Responsibilities

• Travels to customer locations to present company products, services, and pricing information in a professional manner
• Submits appropriate paperwork to management such as expense reports and call reports in accordance with company requirements
• Maintains records for the development of sales forecasts, territory potential, workload analysis, call programs, and delivery/sales routes
• Collects and reports competitive information to management
• Attends training activities and trade shows to present information regarding company products and services
• Recommends the addition of new products and the modification/deletion of present products to the company’s offering, as appropriate
• Provides professional-level support on product information related to functionality, performance, and price
• Recommends products and services that effectively meet customer needs
• Provides accurate information for documenting customer orders
• Applies advanced-level product knowledge to assist customers
• Receives and resolves customer complaints and problems in a timely manner in cooperation with management
• Assists in the field training of sales staff as requested
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area
• Performs other related duties as needed

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to engage customers in conversations related to products and purchases, and the ability to develop business relationships with new customers
• Ability to influence through knowledge and expertise
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Acceptable MVR per Automobile Insurer guidelines; must meet this requirement during annual insurance review
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Three to five years of experience in the wholesale water industry preferred

Physical Activities

• Regularly required to sit and to talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand or walk and to climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Pay

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year. Bonus opportunities available.

Schedule

Full-time