Business Development Representative - Fargo, United States - Perfect Placement Group, LLC

Description

Business Development Representative (Flooring)

SalesLocation:

Fargo, NDSummary: The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of tile product lines with the retailer/dealer network; located within an assigned geographic territory.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Develop relationships with current customers and potential customers within specific territoryAssist customers by providing knowledge and training company products to their store personnel, to ensure personnel is able to present product and negotiate well with consumersUnderstand our products, our market competition and how to position products to overcome these factorsManage displays, samples, and selling tools for customer availability.

Understand retail business financials to consult with dealers on retail pricing, advertising, promotions and ROI.Quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales contracts for customer ordersEstimate date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of company's delivery schedules.

Review and analyze various sales reports to identify sales potential with current customers and potential new customersUtilize any and all marketing tools such as catalogs, brochures and vendor collateral to broaden reach in territory and promote company productResearch and analyze customer needs and demands based on market informationInvestigate and resolve customer claims/problems with deliveries, returns and creditsAttend trade shows throughout the year as requiredTravel 40% - 80% locally, occasionally nationally and/or internationally.

Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

Bachelor's Degree requiredTwo (2) plus years' experience in channel distribution salesMinimum of 2 years of related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries.

Strong math skills calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume.
Ability to determine solutions for customers.
Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
Intermediate computer proficiency.
Valid driver's license.

Excellent sales and negotiation skillsGood communication and people skillsConfidence and motivation to work toward targetsGood organizational and time management skillsAbility to work well alone or within a teamDemonstrated aptitude for problem solvingResilience to deal with customers who turn you downBilingual in Spanish a plusSalary Range:
$60,000-$70,000. Estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges between $70,000 and $90,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and annual bonuses.

This role has the following physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.


Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Referral, Holiday, and Annual BonusesAnnual pay increasesPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;Company-paid Life InsuranceTuition ReimbursementTraditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributionsCharitable donation matching programsFree, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.