About this opportunity
Ayer Sales lists this Outside Sales Representative opportunity in village of east syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
Founded by Bruce Ayer in Somerville, MA, Ayer Sales, Inc. has grown from a small storefront to a leading distributor of industrial piping, valves, and fittings. With a commitment to exceeding customer expectations, we provide high-quality products and exceptional service through a team of experts who craft tailored solutions for diverse industries.
Visit our Website: ayersales.com
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Ayer Sales is an industrial distributor specializing in plastic pipe, valves, and fittings. By exceeding our customers’ expectations and our competitors’ service levels, we add value to the products we sell and develop the trust and loyalty of our customers. At Ayer Sales, we rely on our consistent value propositions to provide our customers with the best possible experience and build lasting relationships. Our dedicated Associates have decades of industry experience to help provide the right product. Ayer Sales has been in business for over 50 years; we’ll be there when our customers need us.
Summary/Objective
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for achieving long-term sales growth, margins, and profitability in their assigned territory/defined customer base. Success is achieved by technical sales support, sales lead generation, and general business development for the territory and other select accounts, as required.
Territory
RI, CT, VT & Western MA
Essential Functions
Provides in-person sales coverage of an assigned territory, requiring the use of a personal vehicle
Develops maximum sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of the company's products and services, as well as the competition's strengths/weaknesses
Builds and maintains quality relations with existing assigned accounts and grows account base and volume of sales consistently
Contact customers via telephone, correspondence, or in person by traveling as frequently as necessary to meet and surpass profitable sales goals for the company
Creates customized proposals to meet specific customer requirements in an efficient manner
Manages profit margins within company guidelines
Receives and resolves customer requests promptly
Utilizes company leads to expand the current customer base and follows up on all leads promptly
Maintains updated, organized files on all accounts in the assigned territory
Completes and submits sales reports on account activity
Provides monthly documentation with outstanding proposals, proposals secured, and proposals lost
Performs other related duties as assigned
Competencies and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and selling skills with a strong emphasis on value-based sales
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to develop strong technical knowledge of company products
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal, writing, and reading skills, with the ability to communicate on all levels
Strong computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
Discipline to be a self-starter and work independently
Strong work ethic
Awareness and sensitivity to deadlines
Working knowledge of a geographic area
Ability to work in a team environment
Work Environment
Exposure to high levels of heat or noise may occur while visiting the customer's plant environment. Moderate noise (i.e., computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, lift up to 25 pounds, and drive for long periods of time and distance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
Travel
The Outside Sales Representative travels regularly to customer locations to perform sales responsibilities and problem-solving. Some overnight travel may be required. Daily trips are expected to manage a successful territory.
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Ayer Sales is proud to be part of Flow Control Group (FCG), a leading solutions provider of technically oriented products and services in flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences. Through its network of specialized companies across North America, FCG delivers mission-critical products, engineering expertise, and customer solutions to a wide range of industries.
Everyone’s an Owner of the Company
Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, employees share in that success through a broad-based ownership program available across our portfolio companies.
Competitive Benefits
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, competitive 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, wellness resources, and employee referral programs.
The Climb Financial Program
Your financial wellbeing matters. Through Flow Control Group’s Climb Financial Program, employees have access to tools and resources designed to support both immediate needs and long-term goals. Programs may include emergency assistance funds, earned wage access, financial coaching, low-cost loan options, retirement planning resources, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through employee ownership.
Training & Development
FCG University is available to all employees, offering access to more than 80,000 learning courses to help you build new skills and advance your career.
Career Growth Opportunities
With a growing network of brands across North America, Flow Control Group provides opportunities for advancement, cross-functional experience, mentorship, and professional development in a supportive environment where your contributions make an impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
Pay Transparency
Min: USD $90,000.00/Yr., Max: USD $110,000.00/Yr.
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Who can apply
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