Inside Sales Representative
Posted by Outdoor Edge Cutlery on 01/03/2022
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Action, Bike, Fishing, Fitness, Hunting/Shooting, Lifestyle, Outdoor, Snow, WaterSports
Job Categories: Account Executive/Rep, Business Opportunities, Ecommerce Management, Management, Management - Brand, Management - Executive, Management - Product -Brand, Management - Sales, Management - Team, Manufacturing, Marketing & Digital Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Public Relations, Retail - Bike Mechanic - Ski Technician, Retail - Management- Staff, Retail - Sales, Sales - Company Rep & Support, Sales - Inside - Product & Reservations, Tech Rep
Company Type: Accessories, HardGoods/Equipment
State: CO
City: Denver
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
POSITION: Inside Sales Representative
LOCATION: 5000 Osage Street, Suite 800
Denver, CO 80221
ABOUT US:
Based in Denver, Colorado, Outdoor Edge is a growing 34-year-old brand committed to producing innovative knives and tools for the outdoor and home improvement channels. We create highly innovative, market leading products for hunting, fishing, home processing, camping, tactical, survival, and home improvement. Our team embraces a small business culture with a work hard – play hard mentality.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for selling our cutlery product line to independent dealers across the US. The dealers range from outdoor stores, independent hardware stores, small hardware chains, paint supply retailers, lumber yards, and industrial supply companies. The position will service current dealers and prospect for new customers. The position is based at Outdoor Edge’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive year-over-year sales increase with customers in the assigned territory
- Identify new prospective dealers and generate new business
- Make outbound follow-up calls and emails to new and existing customers
- Assist with creating various sales and marketing materials
- Travel to conduct product line reviews and exhibit at trade shows (travel is currently suspended due to covid-19)
COMPETENCIES:
- Relationship Master – Enjoys working with various personalities and understands how to build and maintain relationships
- Customer Service – Manages difficult customer situations in a calm manner
- Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests
- Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Business Acumen – Ability to calculate margin, mark-up and other basic financial math
- Ethics – Treats people with respect, upholds commitments and works with integrity
- Strategy – Analyzes competition and adapts strategy to address changing conditions
- Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals, works with persistence
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities in an efficient manner
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of sales experience in the hardware, outdoor or consumer goods industry preferred
- College degree in marketing or another business-related field preferred
- Ability to communicate persuasively over the phone, in writing, and in person
- Ability to travel occasionally
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to learn CRM’s and computer programs quickly
- Experience with SAP Business One is a plus, not required
- Able to lift 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Compensation will consist of an hourly base rate ranging from $19 to $21 plus an annual bonus
- 401K with company match
- Paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off accrued quarterly
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your resume to jobs@outdooredge.com and include “Inside Sales Representative” in the email’s subject line.
