Outside Sales Representative - Houston TX

Outside Sales Representative

Attention: Houston We are looking for a Metals, Materials & Manufacturing experienced Outside Sales Representative to join our growing Copper and Brass Sales Division! Increase profitable sales in a defined geographical area by servicing/developing customers with emphasis on major and target accounts. Research and provide disposition to customer problems and complaints. Define and educate potential customers on company functions and capabilities. Monitor and report industry trends to company management.

What we are looking for in you:

• A purpose driven individual
• Outside Representative/Territory Management experience (3-5 years)
• Growth oriented individual
• Experience providing solutions to customers
• A team player
• Candidates must live or reside within 30-45 miles of the Greater Houston Area

Key Accountabilities:

• Determine key buying influences at existing and potential customers and establish a working relationship.
• Develop a market plan for territory with quantifiable goals and objectives supported by action plans and benchmarks for measuring progress.
• Assist inside sales on special accounts and/or projects.
• Provides assistance to credit managers as required.
• Schedule and perform sales calls and/or visits.
• Estimate customer's usage of products and estimates of business units participation.
• Conduct training sessions on product and services with both customers and business unit employees.
• Follow the transaction pricing that deviates from the business units pricing and report significant occurrences and trends to management.
• Communicate customer product and quality requirements to inside sales and operations.
• Recommend additions/deletions to product catalogue and company services.
• Initiate and monitor E-item inventory requirements.
• Provide recommendations regarding current/potential advertising.
• Continually increase knowledge of company products, services and procedures.
• Continual maintenance and updating of customer database.
• Daily downloading, review and follow up of quotes
• Daily review of daily sales for customer thank you and order review.
• This is a position that works directly on or around motor vehicle equipment.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies