Build new sales opportunities with main contractors in-person, with follow-up quotations, calls and emails to generate new sales.
Prospect new business through company background research and other pertinent lead information.
Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management.
Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
Grow new business by engaging with decision making stakeholders within the construction industry.
Build a strong network of industry & sector partners, to support business growth and retention.
Achieve sales KPI's and targets.
Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales teams, customer operations and logistics.
Participate in sales meetings to communicate pipeline and progress on sales opportunities.

Extensive experience in an external sales role, ideally in the construction industry but not essential.
Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high growth business.
Ability to demonstrate confidence, resilient and target focus in a tough but rewarding industry.
Identify leads, manage prospects and acquire new business.
Support existing clients.
Effectively demonstrate product line knowledge
Meet established goals and sales targets.
Experience working with building contractors is an advantage.

External Sales Representative – Contractors

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