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Logistics Sales Representative

Universal Forest Products, Inc.Bryant, AR

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Job Summary

As a Logistics Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships with key clients and driving sales within your assigned territory. You'll work with a diverse range of customers, offering high-quality products that meet the toughest industry standards. A successful Logistics Sales Representative is a professional salesperson who is self-motivated with a passion for building lasting relationships and a strategic sales drive.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Active selling

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing clients and prospect new business opportunities.

  • Collaborates with clients to understand their specific needs and recommend the most suitable products for their projects.

  • Becomes the key customer contact, identifying needs, managing expectations and resolving issues through proactive communication

  • Delivers outstanding customer service by providing timely responses, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Understands the market and keeps customers informed

  • Owns the customer relationship

  • Solicits sales opportunities with new and existing customers

  • Introduces new programs to customers

  • Closes on sale opportunities

  • Manages leads and customers in the Company's CRM management system

  • Manages aged inventory and accounts receivable

  • Stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends to position SunOne Logistics as the go-to choice.

  • Works closely with the internal team to coordinate orders, deliveries, and resolve any product-related concerns.

Strategic

  • Develops programs based off customer needs

  • Creates ongoing and growing business

  • Develops a plan for the business

  • Focuses on targets and updates through CRM management

  • Focuses on meeting business plans

  • Conducts Customer Business Reviews

  • Introduces New product expansion/market

  • Prepares various reports and correspondence as required

  • Performs other duties as required

Training

We will provide the necessary training for you to:

  • Generate sales based on company standards and expectations.

  • Negotiate with customers to grow sales.

  • Understand the importance of gross margin and the company's collection process.

Behavior

We expect you will be:

  • Demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial spirit

  • Responsible and trustworthy to work under little supervision

  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic

  • Good interpersonal skills and good communicator

  • Team player and goal-oriented

  • Reliable and maintain good attendance

  • Professional and respectful

  • Able to pass a drug test

Qualifications

Work Experience, Certifications and Education

  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in customer service.

  • Working experience in sales, preferably with product, industry, and market knowledge..

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred

  • Understanding of basic accounting and business concepts.

  • Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking.

Competencies

  • Achievement, motivation and perseverance

  • Composure and resiliency

  • Influence and persuasion

  • Initiating action

  • Negotiating

  • Relationship building

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FAQs About Logistics Sales Representative Jobs at Universal Forest Products, Inc.

What is the work location for this position at Universal Forest Products, Inc.?
This job at Universal Forest Products, Inc. is located in Bryant, AR, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Universal Forest Products, Inc.?
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What employment applies to this position at Universal Forest Products, Inc.?
Universal Forest Products, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Universal Forest Products, Inc.?
Universal Forest Products, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Universal Forest Products, Inc. for this role?
Universal Forest Products, Inc. offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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