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Outside Sales Representative Outside Sales Kingston WA Yard - 26343 Bond Road Unit A-1 (98346), 26343 Bond Road, Kingston, Washington, United States of America Req #39370 Thursday, April 25, 2024 We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. At BFS, an Outside Sales Representative demonstrates in-depth knowledge experience and skills to effectively represent the company with the largest or most complex customers. They understand customer's needs and identifies products and services to meet these requirements. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Represents the company during the sales process by collecting data on customer needs and design specifications. Acts as a liaison between inside technical/design staff and customers in developing sales proposals. Possesses the experience and knowledge to effectively handle complex or highly specialized customer requirements. Develops sales contracts for a wide range of projects, including residential, multi-family and commercial, by collecting specification information from the client's engineer or architect of record and conveying needs and changes to technical staff and management. Troubleshoots field issues which may be difficult to resolve or are complex in nature. Effectively plans and conducts sales presentations for current and prospective customers. Designs professional demonstrations or presentations of company products and services and provides clarification on how we can meet their specific needs. Researches, identifies and solicits new customers. Generates sales opportunities through research on client needs, industry competition and effective demonstration of the features and benefits of the company's products and services. Continuously updates customers on products and services and provides explanations how these products and services meet current or future customer requirements. Participates in a leadership role, such as chairing meetings, acting in the Sales Manager's capacity during his/her absence and helping train and develop less experienced members of the sales staff. May provide training to less experienced Outside Sales Reps Prepares recurring and special reports, forms or other documentation for management, as required. Enhances knowledge of sales techniques and expands product and industry knowledge by attending company-sponsored training programs. May serve as presenter at training programs to assist in the development of less experienced Outside Sales Reps. Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project or team-related productivity goals. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or related field plus two (2) years prior sales experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. COMPETENCIES In-depth knowledge of company products, services, production processes and product standards In-depth understanding of policies and procedures relating to sales and customer service Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information, including company information and customer-specific information Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy and tact to portray the company in a positive manner Highly effective selling skills Ability to achieve aggressive sales goals and objectives Highly effective presentation skills, including