The Electrical Outside Salesperson is responsible for increasing sales and profit through the acquisition and development of new business, maintaining existing business and providing excellent customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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New Business Development
Sales volume and profit are increased by acquiring new accounts.
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Increase Sales
Sales & Profits are increased by introducing new products, increasing individual customer’s sales volumes, and retaining customer loyalty.
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Customer Service
Customer loyalty is maintained by providing Coburn’s exceptional level of customer service as measured through increased sales and profits, customer retention, customer feedback and/or satisfaction ratings.
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Knowledge Development
Knowledge is developed and maintained in order to increase credibility with customers, as measured through increased sales and customer loyalty.
Qualifications Education & Experience- High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 1 year of the following experience is required:
- Outside Sales Experience
- Electrical Industry Experience
- Progressive Industry Experience
- Ability to read blueprints preferred.
- Must possess basic computer skills and the ability to read a map and/or follow written directions.
- Must pass company required drug screen and physical.
- Must be a minimum age of 21 years old and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel to Coburn’s customer and company branch locations.
Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.; must have physical mobility and dexterity to frequently stand, bend, push, twist, kneel, climb, squat, stoop, and reach overhead. Occasionally works with tools and equipment. Considerable mental/visual concentration, coordinating manual dexterity with mental/visual attention. Construction and Warehouse environment with variable but moderately high noise levels. Must wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other protective items as required. Work in varying weather conditions. A consistent presence at work is required. Work in varying weather conditions. A consistent presence at work is required.
In order to operate a forklift, the operator must be a minimum age of 18 years old and successfully complete Coburn’s Forklift Operator Certification.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum 1 year Outside Sales experience
- Electrical Industry experience
- Progressive industry experience
- Ability to read blueprints
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions
- Pass company required drug screen and physical
- Minimum age of 21 years old
- Maintain a valid driver's license and ability to travel to customers and branch locations
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and perform frequent physical activities (stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach overhead)
- Wear required PPE (closed-toe shoes, gloves, other protective items) and work in varying weather conditions
- Forklift Operator Certification (Coburn) and minimum age 18 to operate forklift
What We Do
Coburn Supply Company, Inc. is a family-owned distributor of commercial and residential plumbing, electrical, waterworks, and HVAC products and services. Serving the construction industry across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama, the company operates more than 50 locations and three central distribution centers to provide efficient service to contractors, home builders, and remodelers.
