Slakey Brothers

Outside Sales Representative - HVAC and Plumbing Supplies

Sales - San Jose, CA - Full Time


Slakey Brothers, established in 1939, is a wholesale distributor of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Plumbing dedicated to providing the best service and value to our Customers in Northern & Central California, Western Nevada and Southern Oregon.

Our Mission: “Provide all of our customers with quality products and services the first time, every time, and to provide all Team Members opportunity and job satisfaction.”

Position: Outside Sales Representative - HVAC and Plumbing Supplies 
Home Branch: San Jose, CA
Territory Area: San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm 
(core business hours will be spent actively working in assigned sales territory meeting in-person customers at business locations, job sites, and other customer activities. Response to customers may be necessary outside of these core business hours.)

Compensation: During initial 3-24 months in position, a salary guarantee of $75,000 - $85,000 is provided based on work experience. Following this period, compensation transitions to an incentive-based plan with a $1,250 per month salary ($15,000 annually) with uncapped incentive pay, company vehicle with gas card, and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

  • Introduce and sell HVAC & Plumbing Supplies to residential and commercial contractors.
  • Meet and exceed sales targets through proactive outreach to existing and prospective customers, provide exceptional service, exceed customer expectations, and constant follow-up.
  • Understand unique customer needs: provide tailored customer solutions, be a trusted business partner, offer product training, explore opportunities for growth, and business development training.
  • Develop and maintain a sales plan to include short- and long-term goals for each customer and prospect.
  • Perform a broad range of responsibilities for sales, customer development, and sales support responsibilities.
  • Bid jobs, produce quotes, and process customer orders.
  • Partner with branch team to ensure timely, accurate order delivery, and maintain ongoing customer satisfaction.
  • Resolve all customer issues (disputes, quotes, returns, credits, warranties, and service failures) by the end of the following day.

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older with a good driving history. All company vehicles are equipped with dual-facing dashcam technology to ensure safety of our Team and the public.
  • Highly preferred experience in outside sales in related industry 
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve and exceed sales goals. 
  • Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and negotiation skills with attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage a diverse customer portfolio, work independently, and manage time effectively.
  • High level of proficiency in computer technology including Microsoft Office, familiarity with customer databases and inventory platforms are helpful.
Sales Compensation
  • Uncapped incentive plan—your earning potential is limitless!
  • Company vehicle with gas card, cell phone, laptop, iPad, and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Comprehensive training and support to help you succeed.
  • A collaborative and positive work environment focused on individual and team success.
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes:
  • Healthcare coverage of medical, dental and vision available first of the month following date of hire
  • Discretionary Profit Sharing
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Annual Holidays: 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Paid Floating Holidays
  • Paid Vacation (Full Time Team Member Accrual:  First 12 Months – 40 hours, Year 1-5 - 80 hours)
  • Tuition reimbursement for 2-year and 4-year degree programs
  • Life Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
Slakey is a drug free company and EOE.
For an opportunity to join our winning team, please apply online at Slakey.com/Careers!
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