Business Development Representative

Description:

We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits? You've got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

The Business Development Representative identifies and negotiates strategic relationships with current customers and develops new business relationships.

On a daily basis our Business Development Representative :

• Prospects 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.

What You Will Need:

• A 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.　

• Holds a valid driver's license, a "satisfactory" driving record (no more than 2 violations within 3 years) and is willing to travel within a designated 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.

• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.