Outside Sales Representative

Description

Are you a driven sales professional with a talent for building strategic relationships? ARG Industrial is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our dynamic Fife team! In this vital role, you'll spearhead our sales efforts, fostering client connections and driving revenue growth. You'll craft and implement sales strategies, engage with clients directly, and deliver exceptional customer service. We're seeking a candidate with a proven track record in sales, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for exceeding targets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to achieving remarkable results, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our continued success! This position will report to ARG Industrial's Fife, Washington branch and will be responsible for sales in the surrounding area.

Anticipated salary is $80,000 - $100,000+ / year (Compensation Package = base + commissions)

ARG Industrial is a 100% employee-owned company that provides hose, fittings and associated industrial products for a wide variety of markets and industries. These include equipment manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas, marine, construction, food & beverage, government, and others. We deliver value through quality fabrication, product expertise and meaningful service throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. We are a hands-on customer service company that believes our employees are our greatest asset.

Essential Duties

• Grow market share in a designated territory with existing and potential customers to maximize ARG Industrial market share for hose, fittings, and associated products.
• Contact customers and prospective customers through appointments and cold calls.
• Work with a variety of contacts at customer locations. This may include Maintenance, Purchasing, Planners, Engineers, Safety personnel, etc.
• Coordinate with the ARG team inside to deliver quotes, products and services that wow the customer.
• Strengthen relationships with customers and work to understand their needs.
• Provide on-site expertise, solve problems, and make product recommendations.
• Be prepared to spend the occasional evening or weekend conducting company business. Our job is not always 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
• Attend training and sales meetings as required to stay current with new products and special promotions.
• Accurate and meaningful use of CRM.
• Control sales expenses.

Benefits And Compensation

• 100% employee-owned company
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays / vacation / sick time
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• A laptop, mobile phone and company vehicle will be provided for work purposes.
• Compensation includes salary and commissions (a range typical for this role is approximately $100,000+ annually, where $70,000 is base salary and anticipated commission is $30,000+).

Qualifications - The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following

• Sales experience in the hose and fitting or other industrial distribution sector.
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, and comfortable learning new applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues, including reports and business correspondence.
• Strong organizational and follow up skills.
• Highest levels of self-discipline.
• Must make a great first - and ongoing - impression.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a provide a clean driving record from Division of Motor Vehicles.

We are looking for a difference maker with a track record of success as a Sales professional. Our ideal candidate has passion for what they do, great value-creation skills, has a sense of urgency, and is interested in building for the future.

As Employee owners, we feel a tremendous commitment to our customers, co-workers, and the families of those employed by the ARG Industrial. Therefore, our work environment is 100% DRUG FREE. You will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening, as well as random drug tests throughout your probationary period and employment thereafter. If you feel you are unable to pass the pre-employment drug screening – PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

Requirements

• Successfully pass drug test screenings throughout employment
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record