Outside Sales Representative - Full-time / Part-time

Outside Sales Representative

PrideStaff, a national staffing company, is seeking an enthusiastic Outside Sales Representative to work with one of our Richmond area clients. Our Recruiters are dedicated to getting to know you and proactively advocating on your behalf with leading employers.

Our client is searching for an experienced individual who can hit the ground running. So join PrideStaff and we’ll put your talents and skills to work!

Job Summary

As an Outside Sales Representative you will be responsible for contacting regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders. You will answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms. Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates. Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support. Provide customers with product samples and catalogs, identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations, and attending trade shows and conferences, as needed.

Outside Sales Representative duties may include:

• Identify / prospect potential customers.
• Demonstrate products.
• Explain technical product or service information to customers.
• Answer customer questions about goods or services.
• Advise customers on the use of products or services.
• Recommend products or services to customers.
• Develop proposals for current or prospective customers.
• Negotiate prices or other sales terms.
• Maintain records of sales or other business transactions.
• Arrange delivery of goods or services.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
• Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services.
• Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.
• Coordinate sales campaigns.
• Stock products or parts.
• Monitor market conditions or trends.
• Study product information to acquire professional knowledge.

Job Requirements:

• The ability to persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
• The ability to utilize active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Possess outstanding speaking skills that both convince and convey.
• Be socially aware; being able to effectively gauge others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do, and adjust your approach to them accordingly
• Be a critical thinker; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Possess strong negotiating skills.
• Have a proven record of strong sales abilities.
• Be self-directed and self-motivated

Company Overview

PrideStaff can offer you a wide-range of rewarding career options. Whether you prefer the freedom and variety of temporary work or the challenge of a full-time position, PrideStaff can help you find the job that best matches your skills and interests.

With offices throughout the country, PrideStaff gives you the inside track to great jobs with more than 3,000 employers.

As a PrideStaff Field Associate, you'll enjoy our generous pay and benefit package, and just as importantly, you will be treated fairly, with dignity, courtesy and respect.

Join us!