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This is a field-based outside sales role focused on developing new business, managing existing accounts, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have prior sales experience and a passion for building long-term customer relationships. The position level, responsibilities, and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.\nLOCATION:\nCandidates must reside within the assigned territory, in or near NorthernLouisiana, Southern Oklahoma, Eastern Texas, and Southern Arkansas, to effectively manage customer relationships and travel throughout their assigned territory.\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:\nExecute strategic sales goals and strategies.\nEstablish new accounts through an outside sales presence. Develop direct relationships with new accounts.\nRepresent Company at trade shows, expositions, and industry meetings (local and national).\nService existing accounts, develop quotes, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule. \nMust travel between 40% - 70% of business days, including some weekends. Keep management informed by submitting weekly activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly travel schedule, and quarterly goals progress reports.\nMonitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, etc.\nRecord all sales activities and maintain opportunity pipelines within CRM.\nRecommend changes in products and services by evaluating results and competitive developments.\nResolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.\nMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending industry association meetings; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in annual product training.\nProvide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.\nContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.\nSupport internal business units as needed.\nAny other responsibilities as deemed necessary by Regional Sales Managers or Director, Sales Round Utility\nJOB QUALIFICATIONS:\nEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent but Bachelor's degree preferred.\nExperience: Direct sales to electric utility companies and Southern geographic region is highly desirable.\nSKILLS BASED REQUIREMENTS:\nProficient in CRM Software. \nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with Windows operation required.\nPrioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans with detailed follow through. Ability to stay on task without direct supervision.\nDemonstrates interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format.\nEffective in coping with change and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.\nAbility to create original and unique ideas and adds value in brainstorming settings. Ability to think outside of the box. \nWillingness to place cold calls when required. Must have the ability to use interpersonal skills to build rapport and relationships using diplomacy and tact.\nAbility to diffuse even high-tension situations to drive to a comfortable result. \nWillingness to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, and make timely decisions for the result with limited direction. This would be after the initial training is completed. \nAble to negotiate skillfully by settling differences and can win concessions without damaging relationships. Can be direct and forceful as well as diplomatic.\nTechnical Learning - ability to learn and comprehend new technical skills and knowledge.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nTo perform the duties of this job, the employee is required to use the computer for extended periods of time in a sitting or standing position. Ability to work under time constraints and ability to work in a face paced work environment. Must be able to physically and safely set up and take down tabletop marketing displays. Must be able to drive for long distances. Travel is required and a current passport is needed for international travel.\nBell Lumber & Pole Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and we fully comply with all such applicable employment laws and regulations. If needed, accommodations may be possible.\nSalary: Negotiated based on experience.\nIn addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)\n401(k) with company match\nShort and long-term disability insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays and generous paid time off\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and employee/community hardship programs\nBell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.\nBell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nThis applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nBell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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