Job Description

Ironwood Connection is looking for an Outside Salesperson who has sold to Presidents and CEOs of custom home builders, designers and remodelers in the past. You must have sold against heavy competition and sold at a higher price. You must be willing to prospect and a good closer. Experience with stairs and railing a plus. Must have made $80,000 in the past.

Ironwood Connection is the largest stair installation company in the state of Texas. Our parent company House of Forgings is one of the leading distributors of stair parts in the country and we benefit from a shared inventory. We are known throughout our industry as innovators with a high standard of quality and craftsmanship.  

JOB BRIEF:

Much of time spent outside location generating and securing new sales of products. Outside Sales Representative ensures efficient and effective sales operations and relations with new and existing custom home builders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following including:

· Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.

· Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders or talks with customers on sales floor or by phone.

· Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features. Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates and service obligations to customers/contractors.

• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts
• Tracks stock levels.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
• Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
• Attend custom builder meetings as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by location management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Special skills required: Working knowledge of building materials industry and products, ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
• Special knowledge required: Working knowledge of accounting principles and local building codes and compliance requirements.
• Other: Computer literate

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· CUSTOMER SERVICE - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

· ORAL COMMUNICATION - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings

· WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· BUSINESS ACUMEN - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

· STRATEGIC THINKING - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

AS A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM YOU WILL ENJOY:

• Base salary plus commission
• Benefits package
• Monthly auto, fuel, and phone allowance
• Company provided laptop

Company Description

Ironwood Connection is the the #1 choice of top custom and production builders in Texas. Helping builders sell more homes and save more money than any other stair company in Texas. We have the industry's largest selection of iron, stainless steel and wood stair components in stock. We have exclusive designs and products that will help you sell upgrades and stand out from your competition For More information please visit our website: http://ironwoodusa.com/