POOLCORP
Representative
Paterson, NJ | $60K - $70K
Qualifications
- 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
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of MS Office WORD and EXCEL
- Knowledge of Prelude or similar inventory control software helpful
- To be 18 years of age or older to apply
Responsibilities
- The Business Development Representative identifies and negotiates strategic relationships with current customers and develops new business relationships
- 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
Benefits
- Pay : $60,000 - $70,000 per year plus generous annual bonuses, a company vehicle, benefits and so much more!
- We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success
- 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!
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Manufacturing, Construction, Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade, Consumer Discretionary, Wholesale Swimming Pool Supplies & Equipment, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Installation & Service, Outdoor Power Equipment & Supplies, Building Materials, Retail Swimming Pool Supplies & Equipment
- Public Company
- Founded: 1983
- Covington, La
Company information
With more than 4,500 employees and over 395 locations worldwide, POOLCORP leads the pack as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. With Sales Centers located across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (France, UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia), and Australia, we distribute a broad range of products to roughly 120,000 customers around the world, serving four principal markets: - Remodelers and builders installing new swimming pools and refurbishing existing pools - Independent specialty retail stores selling outdoor living products to consumers - Service companies performing pool and hot tub maintenance and repair - Contractors serving in the irrigation and landscape maintenance markets POOLCORP’s Sales Center networks distribute non-discretionary pool maintenance products such as chemicals and replacement parts and discretionary products such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation, and landscape products. The product mix also includes a complete line of commercial and residential irrigation products and parts, power equipment for the professional landscape market, specialty products such as outdoor lighting, grills, and outdoor kitchen components, golf irrigation, and water management products. We recognize our responsibility to contribute to the sustainability of our environment. POOLCORP is taking strides towards reducing our carbon footprint, providing product choices that allow our customers to reduce their environmental impact, and implementing health and wellness programs company-wide to improve the lives of our employees. POOLCORP focuses on exceptional value and promoting growth for our customers' businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. We strive to locate products at the lowest possible cost while maximizing supply logistics to deliver the best value to our customers.
