Sr. Sales Representative Southeast Louisiana
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Quick Snapshot
The Senior Sales Representative (SSR) will cover our southeast Louisiana territory aka the Bayou Region. Target areas include Luling / Hahnville Houma / Thibodaux and Gramercy / Lutcher / LaPlace. Candidates can be based in any of these areas or New Orleans or Baton Rouge be a hybrid position with occasional visits to our local offices.
This position is a new business development role and will only focus on hunting (cold calling and prospecting for new business).Prior outside / field sales experience in a business to business (B2B) setting will be preferred.
I. Job Summary
The SSR utilizes a consultative sales approach in the sale of WM services to small and medium sized accounts in an assigned territory/segment. The SSR is responsible for prospecting and closing to achieve sales revenue goals by developing and implementing sound selling strategies that ensure revenue growth.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares for and executes cold calls to influence potential commercial customers (small and/or less complex accounts) into setting appointments with the purpose of presenting and selling WM services.
- Conducts pre-sales activities to gain understanding of the customers needs and prepare for the meeting. This includes gathering appropriate marketing material and pricing plans identifying customer needs and interests to determine the best sales strategy and identifying potential objections with plans to address during the sales meeting.
- Effectively uses WM sales productivity software tools (i.e. Prospect and Customer Database Proposal Program Pricing Tools etc.)
- Facilitates prospect follow up meeting(s).
- Matches WM services with customer needs by demonstrating knowledge of customers pricing and competition; effectively communicates pricing and service strategies; proactively engages other WM business opportunities referring internally as appropriate.
- Uses in-depth industry and company knowledge and makes recommendations on equipment optimization and leasing options.
- Negotiates and closes sales by effectively communicating alternatives and positions to reach mutually beneficial sales agreements.
- Prepares and delivers complex sales proposals.
- Conducts post-sale administrative work to ensure product/service implementation is successful.
III. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of business-to-business sales experience.
- 1 year of business-to-business sales experience (in addition to education requirement).
- Preferred: Recent experience with (SFDC).
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
V. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
ABOUT WM WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through ... View more
