Ironwood Connections is a national distributor of high quality wrought iron stair parts and wooden stair components. Whether your customer is a homeowner, retailer or a home builder, the timeless design and quality craftsmanship of House of Forgings’ stair and railing products will attract the attention of the most discerning eye.
We manufacture over 2,000 active SKUs in over 200,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space. Our impeccably crafted styles are originally designed in partnership with our Italian studio and created with the sense of pride in workmanship that can only be found in an employee owned company.
Our building is new, dynamic, has a great team and we are growing. Come be a part of our team!
Job Brief:
Much of time spent outside location doing in home sales consultations for remodels. Outside Sales Representative ensures efficient and effective sales operations and relations with homeowners and remodel contractors. Sells products and services in home or our showroom by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following including:
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based call in and leads generated by our website.
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers on sales floor or by phone.
Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features. Prepare, coordinate and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates and service obligations to customers/contractors.
Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts
Tracks stock levels.
Resolve customer complaints and problems.
Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
Attend custom builder meetings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by location management.
Required Skills
Special skills required: Working knowledge of building materials industry and products, ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
Special knowledge required: Working knowledge of accounting principles and local building codes and compliance requirements.
Other: Computer literate
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
As a member of our team you will enjoy:
Base salary plus commission
Benefits package
Monthly allowance for car, fuel, and cell phone
Company provided laptop
Company Description
House of Forgings is an established leader in the sales and distribution of luxe stair and railing products for residential and light commercial building segments. House of Forgings has aggressive plans for growth with multiple sales channels and growing distribution network. We have logistics points in Houston, Austin, and Dallas Texas, as well as operations in Conover, North Carolina and Denver, Colorado.
www.houseofforgings.net
House of Forgings is an established leader in the sales and distribution of luxe stair and railing products for residential and light commercial building segments. House of Forgings has aggressive plans for growth with multiple sales channels and growing distribution network. We have logistics points in Houston, Austin, and Dallas Texas, as well as operations in Conover, North Carolina and Denver, Colorado. www.houseofforgings.net
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Building Materials
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