Outside Sales Account Executive

Company: Weekes Forest Products Inc
Location: Detroit
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business?Weekes Forest Products is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. Weekes has grown to be the leading distributor of specialty building materials, engineered wood components and industrial lumber materials. At Weekes, you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create.As an Outside Sales Account Executive, you have the opportunity to take initiative and to represent our company in the construction industry. Weekes Forest Products distributes high quality brand names, and we are looking for a candidate that is an influencer, has a sincere appreciation for people, and craves a fast-paced work environment. An ideal candidate for this position has a self-confident, extroverted style that can engage, and positively impact individuals and groups. Building and fostering relationships with customers is of the highest importance.Outside Sales Account Executive Responsibilities:Service and grow sales for an assigned group of customers through in person sales calls and total account management.Making connections with people, motivating, and inspiring them to achieve mutually beneficial results.The work involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of internal and external customers.Develop and maintain product knowledge through training and ongoing learning.Strong self-direction, and an interest in achieving results with and through peopleA sincere appreciation for people and how each individual is uniquely motivatedAble to understand customer's individual needs and goals is essential; build long-term relationshipsAble to initiate projects and processes beyond established practices when directed.Identify and maintain customer opportunities, develop strategies for closing those opportunities and following them through to a conclusion.This position has variety of tasks and is dynamic and changingOutside Sales Account Executive Benefits Package:Outstanding Family Medical Benefits PackageSubstantial Stock Ownership ProgramCompetitive Compensation PackagesPaid Time Off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays Each YearEmployer Sponsored Family Dental Insurance401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Substantial Employer Matching)Employer Sponsored Life & Disability InsuranceIndividual choice regarding personal medical decisions

Requirements:
Willing to jump in and roll up your sleeves to help out when necessary3 years' experience in sales and/or marketing with an emphasis on territory management 1-2 years working in the building materials industry or similar industry preferredHigh School DiplomaClean driving record for the past 5 yearsStimulating communicator with a persuasive, but collaborative, approach to sellingA self-confident, extroverted style that can positively impact individuals and groupsAble to handle multiple projects occurring simultaneously with a sense of urgency for goal achievementKeep others informed of decision-making process and able to assume responsibility for riskThis job description is a summary; details of responsibilities are provided during interviews.PM22PI188025494

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