Sales Representative - Des Moines, United States - Palmer Group

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    Job Description

    Palmer Group is working with a reputable building materials distributor seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Representative to join their team. As a Sales Representative, you will be pivotal in managing all aspects of the sales process, driving sales growth, establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships, and promoting their products and services.

    Responsibilities:

    • Build and maintain relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty
    • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the assigned territory
    • Meet and exceed sales targets through effective prospecting, negotiation, and closing techniques
    • Develop a deep understanding of our products and services to communicate their value propositions to customers effectively
    • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and logistics, to ensure seamless customer experience and efficient order fulfillment
    • Oversee the entire sales process from bid preparation to delivery of goods to the final destination
    • Keep abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to inform sales strategies and tactics
    • Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management review

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field (preferred)
    • 5+ years of sales experience, preferably in a distribution, construction, manufacturing, or related industry
    • Experience selling products vs. services
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Strong negotiation and closing abilities
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office suite
    • Aptitude to learn products to ensure you are the subject matter expert for your clients

    Work Model:

    • On-site
    Company DescriptionPalmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market.

    Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services.

    We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter.

    Through our relationships, we've built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience.

    Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.

    Company Description

    Palmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market. \r
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    Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services. \r
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    We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter. \r
    \r
    Through our relationships, we've built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience. \r
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    Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.