Fairfield, Connecticut
Outside Sales Representative - Residential and Commercial Sa... Job Opening in Fairfield, Connecticut - Outside Sales Representative - Residential and Commercial Sales
Waterbury Connecticut
About Us:
Paraco Gas Corporation is the largest privately held propane marketer in the Northeast. As a local, family-owned company with 49 years of experience in the propane industry we are proud to be recognized as the 13th largest propane retailer nationally (LP Gas Magazine Survey 2017). What sets Paraco Gas apart is our professional services team, our extensive fleet and our unparalleled supply availability all of which enable Paraco to provide customers with safe and dependable energy services.
Scope of the Role includes:
Reporting to the regional sales manager, you will be a key member of the Paraco Gas residential / commercial sales team.
We are seeing tremendous growth for energy services offered by Paraco Gas throughout Fairfield County and New Haven County. As a result, you will have the opportunity to achieve maximum sales profitability by promoting and selling industry leading products and related services.
Joining Paraco means you will be part of a growing company where you will thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture where our generous incentive plans reward positive results. Our exceptional sales professionals have access to industry leading tools, resources and sales support helping you to realize your full potential. You will be rewarded with great benefits including a highly competitive base salary plus commissions that give you the ability to earn six-figures.
Essential responsibilities will include:
Effectively educating consumers on offered products and services helping customers to select the best products and services suited to their needs.
Meeting with prospective clients and developing proposals to secure their business while continuing to provide support and creative energy solutions for current clients.
Adding new business on a consistent basis by establishing relationships with potential customers.
Developing growth action plans.
Utilizing your proven prospecting and cold calling techniques.
Selling and closing sales appointments set by our inside sales professionals.
Acquiring and closing referral leads from existing customers and networking partners.
Following up with open leads within 24 hours of initial visit.
Developing account retention plans to build customer loyalty and to protect customer base from competitive threats.
Achieving individual account sales objectives and completing daily logs and weekly reports in a timely manner.
Participating in trade shows, conventions and local networking events promoting products and services.
Working with our customer service professionals you will expedite resolution of any customer issues.
We?re looking for the following abilities and skills :
A proven track record in business to business sales with strong selling skills, techniques and the ability to close a sale to meet assigned sales goals and quotas.
A fun, engaging and outgoing professional who possesses very strong selling skills with the ability to close a sale.
Field sales experience is highly preferred as this role requires ability to travel within assigned local territory.
An entrepreneurial and achievement mindset with the comprehension that weekends and night hours may be required at times to develop and foster business relationships.
The ability to gain a detailed comprehension of offered products and services to positively interact with current and prospective customers in finding and sharing the best solutions.
Demonstrated success in handling high dollar-sales transactions and large bids.
Exceptional communication, networking, organizational, time-management and negotiation skills.
Be excited about a salary and commission-based position with the opportunity to earn close to a six figure income.
Possess a reliable motor vehicle, valid driving license with clean driving record. (Generous car allowance will be provided).
Be available to work and accessible at all times to develop relationships with accounts.
Abilities that will drive your success include yet are not limited to the following:
Strong Interpersonal Skills : Interactive listening & interpersonal qualities evidencing a natural, effective consultative style.
Goals, Results Driven and Dedicated: An energetic, resourceful and hands-on individual with a strong service orientation.
Effective Team Player : A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, in producing outstanding results.
Organizational Savvy : Focused on maneuvering through complex situations effectively building consensus.
Solutions-based : Motivated to continuously learn methods to reduce operating costs and enhance customer service and retention.
Action Oriented : Fun outgoing energetic professional who seizes opportunities to build operational efficiencies.
Paraco Gas proudly offers our colleagues exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, Rx, Vision and Dental, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, uniforms, propane discounts & more.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Paraco Gas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Outside Sales: 1 year
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