Sales Representative
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Outside Sales & Territory Management - Build your Charlotte territory by prospecting for new business and conducting face-to-face customer visits - Spend most of your time in the field identifying opportunities, meeting with customers, and closing deals - Conduct on-site needs assessments, product demonstrations, and consultative sales presentations - Develop new accounts while expanding business with existing customers in your territory - Drive personal vehicle to customer locations throughout the Charlotte area (mileage reimbursement provided - valid driver's license and current vehicle registration required) - Travel for customer visits, trade shows, and training events (local/regional travel 15-30% of time) Sales Goals & Performance - Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for volume, margin, and gross profit - Own the complete sales process from prospecting and qualification through close and account development - Build product expertise across Grimco's signage portfolio and stay current on industry trends - Use consultative selling to match customer requirements with technical product specifications and capabilities Customer Communication & Sales Support - Proactively contact customers to identify needs, follow up on opportunities, and strengthen relationships (approximately 30 outbound calls per day) - Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, applications, and technical specifications (approximately 30 inbound calls per day) - Enter orders and track customer information in company systems (Order Power, CRM, Reporting Services) - Collaborate with team members to share prospecting strategies, market insights, and best practices KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: - 0-3 years of Sales or Customer Service experience. - Knowledge of the Sales Cycle. - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. - Ability to take direction and make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment. - Interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers. - Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas to respond to customers' needs, wants, and concerns. - Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and commitment to customers.
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