Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

The Outside Sales Representative will sell products and services offered by Ganahl Lumber to current and new clientele in a business-to-business setting. Location: Home office is in Anaheim, CA.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identify and suggest products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise during the sales lifecycle.
• Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Provides periodic account sales forecasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Annual business expansion is expected which includes:

• New accounts
• New product sales
• New partnerships

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities within our organization

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR
• At least five years of related experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints is preferred
• Construction fundamentals from site to rooftop is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel.

Other considerations:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English a plus
• Must have your own reliable transportation
• Related industry experiences is preferred