Area Sales Representative - Fleetcard at The McPherson Companies, Inc. in Atlanta, GA

Job description

• As an Area Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in marketing and selling our industry-leading fuel purchasing solutions within your assigned market. This is a high-impact, "hunting" sales position that requires a strategic and results-oriented individual with a proven track record of success in the B2B environment. We are seeking candidates who are not just looking for a job but a place to grow, excel, and call home.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a combination of phone, cold calling, email, and social media to prospect and set appointments with potential clients.
• Conduct effective sales calls, identifying clients' goals, challenges, and needs to recommend tailored solutions.
• Manage the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Maintain a well-balanced pipeline of prospective accounts.
• Accurately report sales-related activities within our CRM system.
• Strive for continual professional and personal development through training and coaching.

Requirements

• 3+ years of successful field sales experience in a B2B environment.
• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience in industry.
• Proven track record of prospecting and self-sourcing new appointments and leads.
• Strong time and sales territory management skills.
• Exceptional sales call management, presentation, and closing abilities.
• Business acumen with experience and passion for selling in the SMB space.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with remote/home office experience.
• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with personal and professional confidence.
• Proficiency in using sales automation tools (Salesforce.com, ACT, Oracle, etc.).
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, performing multiple duties/tasks within defined deadlines.
• Proven experience identifying problems of varying complexities and finding effective solutions with few guidelines.
• Responsive to the needs of customers internal and external.
• Sense of urgency and commitment with strong follow up skills.
• Proven precision and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in all internal and external customer interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Self-driven and motivated individual with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Display proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fleet Services
• Uniform/Business Services Industries
• Payroll Services
• Industrial Services
• Copier Sales
• Telecommunications Sales

Skills

Required

• Time and sales territory management
• Business acumen
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Preferred

• Sales experience in Fleet Services
• Sales experience in Payroll Services
• Sales experience in Industrial Services
• Sales experience in Copier Sales