Dealer Sales Representative
Posted by Outdoor Edge Cutlery on 07/08/2019
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Action, Bike, Fishing, Fitness, Hunting/Shooting, Lifestyle, Outdoor, Snow, WaterSports
Job Categories: Account Executive/Rep, Business Opportunities, Customer Service, Management - Sales, Merchandising, Operations, Retail - Sales, Sales - Company Rep & Support, Sales - Inside - Product & Reservations, Tech Rep
Company Type: Accessories, HardGoods/Equipment
State: CO
City: Denver
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
Position: Inside Sales Representative
Location: Denver, CO
About
Us:
Outdoor Edge is a growing 30-year-old brand committed to producing the highest quality knives and tools. We create highly innovative, market leading products for the hunting, fishing, home processing, cooking, tactical, survival, and outdoor categories. Our small business consists of about 25 rock stars that strive to create a fun, fast paced, family oriented company culture.
Position
Summary:
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for selling our cutlery product line to independent dealers in the outdoor, sporting goods, BBQ, and hardware markets. The position will service current dealers and prospect for new customers. The position is based at Outdoor Edge’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado and reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Drive year-over-year sales increase with customers in the assigned territory
• Identify new prospective dealers and close new business
• Make outbound follow-up calls and emails to new and existing customers
• Assist with creating various sales and marketing materials
• Travel 50+ days per year to conduct product line reviews and exhibit at trade shows
Competencies:
• Relationship Master – Enjoys working with various personalities and understands how to build and maintain relationships
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service – Manages difficult customer situations in a calm manner
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Written Communication – Writes clearly, informatively, and convincingly
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests
• Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Business Acumen – Ability to calculate margin, mark-up and other basic financial math
• Ethics – Treats people with respect, upholds commitments and works with integrity
• Strategy – Analyzes competition and adapts strategy to address changing conditions
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals, works with persistence
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities in an efficient manner
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of sales experience in the outdoor industry or consumer goods industry preferred
• College degree in marketing or another business-related field preferred
• Ability to communicate persuasively over the phone, in writing, and in person
• Ability to travel up to 50+ days per year and occasionally travel over the weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to learn CRM’s and programs quickly
• Experience with SAP Business One is a plus
• Able to lift 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds
• Applicants must complete a drug test and background check prior to being hired
Compensation
& Benefits:
• Compensation will consist of a base rate plus bonus
• 401K with company contribution available after 90 days of employment
• Paid holidays after 90 days of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days of employment
• Life insurance available after 90 days of employment
• Long-term disability benefits available after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off accrued quarterly
How to
Apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements outlined above, please email your resume to jobs@outdooredge.com and include “Inside Sales Representative” in the email’s subject line.
