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Sales Consultant, Exterior - Columbus, GA
Sales Consultant, Exterior - Columbus, GAThe Home Depot • Columbus, GA, US
Sales Consultant, Exterior - Columbus, GA

Sales Consultant, Exterior - Columbus, GA

The Home Depot • Columbus, GA, US
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Sales Consultant, Exterior - Columbus, GA at The Home Depot is a field-based sales role with the Home Depot Installation Services (HDIS). The Design Consultant's primary responsibility is outside sales visits to customer homes and trade shows. The role involves traveling and working away from a dedicated office environment; sales may occur at a customer's home, at trade shows, or via virtual channels. The Design Consultant will conduct sales calls, assess customer needs, make tailored product recommendations, develop and negotiate price quotes, present warranty information and financing options, and complete required contracts and paperwork. Measurements are taken using standard methods to ensure orders meet installation specifications. The role also includes proactively soliciting and acquiring new customers inside assigned THD stores and during industry events, maintaining local relationships, educating store associates on HDIS offerings, and promoting HDIS programs.

Key responsibilities

  • Travel and engage in outside sales activities, primarily in customers' homes. Present professional and compelling sales presentations. Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and advocate HDIS solutions.
  • Conduct incidental activities necessary to complete sales (e.g., assessing customer needs, developing price quotes, measuring product specifications).
  • Present warranty and financing options. Prepare for appointments, commute to / from appointments, and process sales-related paperwork.
  • Prospecting for new customers both inside and outside of the assigned THD store and participate in industry events. Proactively seek referrals and develop / maintain relationships with store management and associates. Attend sales and store team meetings to continually improve sales techniques and learn about HDIS product offerings.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

  • This position reports to a Sales Manager
  • This position has no direct reports

    • Travel Requirements

  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position, with regular opportunities to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

    • Working Conditions

  • Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort (dust, fumes or odors).
  • Requires regular and frequent local travel.
  • Access to reliable transportation is required.
  • Reimbursement for travel is provided as required by state and federal law.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of prior in-home or virtual sales experience
  • Prior home improvement industry experience
  • Prior experience with successful lead generation
  • Computer and application skills and use of varied technology (email, iPad, apps, etc.)

    • Minimum Education

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and / or GED.

    • Preferred Education

  • No additional education

    • Minimum Years Of Work Experience

    Preferred Years Of Work Experience

  • No additional years of experience

    • Minimum Leadership Experience

  • None

    • Preferred Leadership Experience

  • None

    • Certifications

  • Design Consultants are expected to maintain 55 hours open calendar time per week (including weekends) to support customer appointments and for prospecting new customers.

    • Competencies

  • None

    • Job function

  • Other

    • Industries

  • Consumer Services

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