Business Development Representative

Job SummaryThe Business Development Representative identifies and negotiates strategic relationships with current customers and develops new business relationships.ResponsibilitiesProspects for potential new clients within our target market: Pool & Spa Retailers, Pool Builders, Pool & Spa Maintenance firms.Cold Calls on, and markets to, prospective clients.Follows up and qualifies sales leads.Makes professional presentations on products and programs.Develops and maintains relationships with key customer personnel.Identifies client needs.Provides quotes and product data as needed by customers.Closes sales and follows through to assure appropriate delivery.Supports Operations and A/R efforts.Works with Sales Center, Regional and Divisional managers to grow the business.Completes internal reports and paperwork in a timely fashion.RequirementsA minimum of 2 years of experience in professional-level business-to-business sales.A proven track record of successful sales in a wholesale environment.Ability to cold call on prospective clients.A strong knowledge of one or more of the following product lines: pool related equipment, plumbing supplies, tile, decking, exterior lighting, patio furniture, construction materials, building supplies, chemicals, landscaping / irrigation supplies, HVAC supplies or similar tangible goods.Willingness and ability to travel to service this area.Occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office WORD and EXCEL.Knowledge of AMP or similar customer management system preferred.Knowledge of Prelude or similar inventory control software helpful.Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

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