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inside sales representative

Title posted on indeed.com - Sales Representative

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Livingstone Outdoor

Job details

*Livingstone Outdoor* is a full-service retail store offering equipment and supplies to fulfill any outdoor project needs. As an affiliate of Livingstone Landscaping Ltd., we pride ourselves in our exceptional customer service and outstanding team of employees. We offer a rewarding, friendly environment with great health benefits and competitive wages. *Job Title:* Sales Representative *Reports to:* Selling Sales Manager *Wage:* _Livingstone Outdoor offers competitive wages plus commissions for the Sales Representative position, allowing you to earn a higher income based on performance._ *Purpose:* We are looking for a Sales Representative to provide excellent customer service for our business. Candidates with strong communication skills who can make customers feel welcome in our store will stand out. You'll be able to help identify client needs, present and answer questions about our products and services, and recommend solutions. An exceptional buying experience for customers is a must. A positive attitude and a desire to promptly resolve potential customer issues or complaints will make you successful in this role. A person well-versed in landscape materials, spas, saunas, turf, and brick sales is the perfect candidate for this job. *Responsibilities:* - Greet and direct customers - Provide accurate product information (e.g., product features, pricing, and after-sales services) - Answer customers? questions about specific products/services - Reaching out to potential leads through various channels, such as email, phone, text, social media, etc. - Negotiating with leads and using persuasion techniques to overcome objections and landing deals that are beneficial to the company while also providing the customer with optimal value - Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing - Process customer orders and submit to the Selling Sales Manager/Store Manager for approval - Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure that they receive exceptional customer service - Manage returns of merchandise when necessary - Create/maintain contractor relationships - Coordinate with the Store Manager and Selling Sales Manager to provide excellent customer service (especially during peak times) - Inform customers about discounts and special offers - Achieve sales goals by assessing client needs and following the selling process with potential buyers, including product demos and presentations - Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders - Representing the Livingstone Outdoor brand - Stay up to date with new products/services - Ensure shelves are fully stocked and all products are priced and labeled - Use company software to produce basic design layouts and quantity takeoffs for inquiring customers - Process and estimate customer orders - Provide relief as Forklift Operator when required (holiday, sick time coverage, no forklift operator, etc.) - Produce quotes for inquiring customer projects, including but not limited to brick/stone materials, spas, saunas, plants, aggregate materials, equipment needed, etc. - Other duties as assigned *Qualification & Experience Requirements* - Proven work experience as a Sales Pro or similar role - Possess a valid Class 5F Driver?s license - Understanding of the retail sales process - Possess the Responsible Service Certification from Smart Choices - Familiarity with consumer behavior principles - Knowledge of inventory stocking procedures - Basic math skills and geometry skills - College and/or University education in a related field an asset - Familiarity and experience with social media strategies and platforms - Experience with content creation and graphic design; a considerable asset - Experience with power engine equipment sales; an asset - Experience in construction, landscape, and design settings; an asset - Certified in Forklift operations - Certified in Loader operations, an asset *Core Competencies:* · Excellent interpersonal sk