Outside Sales Representative
Are you a natural relationship-builder who thrives on driving sales and creating solutions for customers? We're looking for an Outside Sales Representative who brings energy, expertise, and a results-driven mindset to every interaction. At J.H. Larson, we value professionals who enjoy collaborating with teammates, exceeding customer expectations, and taking ownership of the full sales processfrom quoting through delivery. If you're someone who excels at developing new business, strengthening existing partnerships, and working as a trusted advisor to customers, this is the role for you. J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Datacom products with nine locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and four showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We're proudly celebrating our 94th anniversary this year! We have a great opportunity to join our Sales Team at our Plymouth, MN branch. The Outside Sales Representative generates sales, manages new and existing customer relationships, negotiates and interfaces with customers and suppliers, while adhering to company policies and procedures. They work cooperatively with inside sales, project managers, quotation specialists, and other members of the distribution team to grow existing customers, to create new customers and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction. Outside Sales Representatives are subject matter experts on products that are sold by JHL and understand the entire sales process from starting a quote through the delivery of the final product.
Responsibilities Include :
- Prospecting and Lead Generation
- Identify potential clients through market research, cold calling, networking, and attending events.
- Qualify leads to determine potential business opportunities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors through regular follow-up, meetings, and personalized service.
- Provide value-added service.
- Manage customer expectations and resolve issues to retain business
- Negotiate and Close Sales
- Discuss terms and agreements with customers to close deals. Overcome objections and finalize sales
- Manage Customer Orders including writing orders, overseeing submittal, shipping, expediting, billing, and resolving any issues that arise
- Provide feedback on pricing, service, products, and customer needs
- Participate in sales meetings, vendor training, and collaborate with other departments to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Document sales activities by updating CRM systems and keeping records of sales activities, client information, and feedback
Minimum Education Required :
High School Diploma or GEDAssociate's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferredMinimum Experience Required :
3-5 years of sales experience in the electrical or construction industry, with an awareness of building and safety regulationsExperience selling to senior leadership, project managers, estimators, and buyers within commercial and residential contractors.Ability to manage complex accountsStrong oral and written communication skills.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations and to other employees of the organizationProject management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlinesOrganized, strong time management skills.Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and collaborate within a multi-functional teamAbility to negotiate deals, handle objections, and close salesAbility to find and develop new leads through cold calling, networking, and referralsMath skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsA flexible attitude, detail oriented, consistent, tenacious, creative problem solverSelf-motivated and self-starter. Perform assigned duties with minimal personal supervisionWillingness to travel frequentlyComputer experience with different order management systems (Eclipse knowledge preferred)Wholesale distribution experience preferred5+ years in customer service preferredSubject matter expert on electrical, plumbing, HVAC components highly preferredBusiness, finance and marketing skills are preferredLicenses / CertificatesValid US Driver's license and reliable transportationClean Driving RecordShift : First (Day)
Number of Openings : 1
Veterans Encouraged to Apply : Yes
Drug Test Required : Yes
Compensation : $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Annually
Additional Compensation : Base + Commission
Postal Code : 55442
Place of Work : Hybrid
Requisition ID : 2981
Job Type : Full Time
Job Benefits : Highly competitive benefits package Medical Dental Vision STD / LTD 401k Life insurance Health Saving Account with employer match Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Employee assistance program PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday! And more!