Outside Sales- Sparr Building & Farm Supply

Sparr Building and Farm Supply', a Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC company, is seeking experienced candidates for a Outside Sales Consultant in our Sparr, Florida location.

We’re focused on people and relationships first and we’re passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.

What’s It Like To Work For A Nation’s Best Company?

• Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day.
• Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate.
• Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates.
• Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.
• Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores.
• Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide.
• Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company.
• Atmosphere: This is not a suit and tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
• Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.
• Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.

SUMMARY: Oversees livestock nutrition and handling equipment related sales and manages inventory levels; strong focus on territory management and building long term strategies to grow and diversify relationships with potential and existing customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calling on customers and being able to quantify and qualify differences between company products and those of our competitors.
• Maintains and nurtures existing client relationships.
• Responds to all inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Develops and manages sales and support programs to ensure achievement of annual objectives.
• Utilizing excellent presentation skills to conduct educational training and exhibiting selling skills at customer accounts and seminars.
• Build trust with customers through developing reliability, credibility, and follow-up.
• Continually gathers and monitors information on competition and market trends; communicates information to sales associates and others as needed.
• Territory planning and priority setting through data analysis, planning and utilization of resources.
• Oversees preparation of sales proposals and tools; participates in sales presentations as needed.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of animal health industry product and sales information.
• Works collaboratively with vendors, store managers, marketing team, and other departments/staff to ensure the success of animal health programs and plans.
• Provides timely and accurate reports as required.
• Attends and participates in business/trade events as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience
• Class B CDL with tanker endorsement; or acquire within first 4 months of employment.
• Available to travel.
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
• Well-developed project and account management skills.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem resolution and consultative sales skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Related experience in liquid and retail feed sales, livestock nutrition, and handling equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management--Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Customer Service--Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.