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Tacoma Screw Products

Outside Sales - Kent

Tacoma Screw Products, Kent, Washington, us, 98089


Salary Range:

$50,000 - $70,000 annuallyBenefits:

After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the following benefit programs:Medical, Dental and Vision for employees and any eligible dependents;

Premiums are 100% paid by the employerCompany Sponsored Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage401K Plan with 3% Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off:7 Paid Holidays + Half Days on Christmas and New Years’ EveWashington State Paid Sick Leave5 Paid Personal Days off in your first year of serviceVacation Accrual begins after one year of serviceThe job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job; this is not all inclusive. There may be additional tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.Tacoma Screw is an EEO/Vet/Disabled EmployerJob Description:

About Us:Tacoma Screw Products is a distribution company that sells industrial supplies, fasteners and tools to contractors, small and large businesses and individual retail customers since 1946.We have a unique blend of Wholesale and Retail Customers. Because of this, we are not open during the typical 'Retail Hours'. We are closed on nights, Sundays, and Holidays.We are seeking customer service sales people who are driven to be the best in their field. They love to interact with individuals who want to get the best quality products at the best prices from the most knowledgeable staff. We hire people who take pride in their appearance, their store and their product knowledge. Customer service is number one and so are our people!This position will be based out of our Kent StoreA day in the life:Our Outside Sales Team services existing and prospective customers at their place of business to assist them with the selection, purchase and application of a wide variety of fasteners, industrial hardware, tools, maintenance and shop supplies. Typical industries include transportation-heavy equipment, maintenance and repair departments, sand/gravel pits, and machine shops. The most successful Outside Salespeople have outstanding customer service skills, excel at building and maintaining relationships, are well organized and able to keep track of multiple customers and orders. This role will include travel, including occasional overnight travel.Experience and Skills:

Outside Sales Responsibilities:

Demonstrate good customer service by delivering as promised and keeping appointments and pre-arranged schedules.Listening to customer needs, requests, solving problems, and the ability to identify new product opportunities.Product knowledge, special product requests, product pricing, and knowledge of competitive landscape.Develop and document an effective and efficient route management system for your market area.Service numerous customer locations throughout the day in order to deliver and put away orders, which includes lifting and carrying products into and out of customer locations and setting up bins.Manage Customer orders; understand remote order entry system, maintain paperwork for accurate orders, document pricing schedules, returns and billing information.Respond to requests for quotes consistently and timely.Develop and document a marketing plan for current and new customers; establish written goals and plans for increasing sales through new and/or promotional products, sales of 'specials', includes a consistent and regular schedule of contact.Establish positive working relationships with internal business partners; Branch Manager, Inside Sales, Purchasing staff, Warehouse personnel and other support staff.Operate and maintain company vehicle using safe driving techniques and following company guidelines for maintenance and repair. This position requires lots of windshield time.Required Skills/Experience:High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver’s License and ability to meet insurability requirementsAt least 2 years of Retail Experience; preferred in an industrial settingOutside Sales Experience preferredSolid math, verbal, and written communication skillsMust be well organized and self-motivatedPhysical Requirements:Must be able to move quickly to pull, load, and deliver orders to customersMust be able to stand & walk for long periods of timeMust be able to drive and operate a vehicle safely for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of this jobAbility to use hands to keyboard for customer orders and to look up inventory

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