Sales Consultant

Spherion Staffing has a Sales Consultant role available for the right person in Bismarck, ND. This position will develop strategies to grow furniture sales within existing accounts and identify and close new business opportunities. Successful candidates will also build strong relationships with the existing clients and the architectural & design communities.

Base Salary of $50-60k + commissions

Responsibilities:

-Make sales and relationship calls to existing and potential clients; constantly seeking opportunities to develop sales

-Actively participate in networking activities, including networking with local associations, industry events, trade shows, and other forms of business development activity

-Serve as a resource and partner with clients to discover the best solution to meet their needs and exceed their expectations, including making product and design recommendations based on scope and budget

-Maintain and report on projects, leads, and other sales activity

-Stay up to date on the trends within the marketplace and manufacturer product updates

-Build trust and inspire loyalty with our customers

Knowledge/Skills

-Working knowledge of commercial office space planning

-Ability to interact professionally with clients and fellow employees

-Must be highly motivated to learn and grow, self-directed, and proactive

-Reliable and responsive

-Competitive spirit

-Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills

-Excellent presentation, listening, verbal, and written communication skills

-Time management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

-Conscientious and positive attitude

-Proficient in office computer software use (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

-Ability to continually learn and understand specifications for multiple manufacturers

-Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively within a team

-Ability to manage and organize time to meet objectives and deadlines

Requirements:

-Must have a minimum of 1 year of B2B sales experience (required)

-A Bachelor's degree is preferred

-Must be open to travel to effectively manage the assigned territory

-Excellent communication and customer service skills