Educational Sales Representative - Outside Sales

Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
The educational sales rep’s primary responsibility is to generate outside sales for Nick Rail Music, typically at school sites. The primary areas in which the representative is expected to generate sales are:

• Generating new rental business
• Sales of merchandise to students and to schools
• Sales of instrument repairs to students and to schools

Nick Rail Music considers itself to be “a responsible partner in music education”. As a representative and ambassador of the company, the educational sales rep is expected to conduct him or her self in a manner that encourages music educators to consider the relationship with Nick Rail Music to be an invaluable asset.
Salesmanship, attention to detail, good organizational skills, familiarity with computers, a record of being prompt and service-minded, ability to follow up and an excellent driving record are all prerequisites for this position.

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. The exact schedule will be coordinated with management depending on route and specific account considerations, which can result in an earlier start to the day. Evenings and Saturdays are required on occasion.

REPORTS TO

School Services Manager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and REQUIREMENTS
Strong sales skills
Product knowledge and ability to source product knowledge
Thorough tracking of orders from inception through delivery
Ability to perform small emergency repairs on the road and to evaluate instruments for repair needs
Promotion of the repair department, including pick up and delivery of repairs
Maintain a daily activity schedule subject to periodic review
Create and maintain a data sheet on each account
Self-motivation, ability to perform with little direct supervision
Maintain frequent communication with supervisor
Solve problems promptly, but with good judgment
Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs in and out of delivery van
Compensation is based on experience.

Educational Sales Representatives are also eligible for the ESR Incentive Program, which includes commissions based on total sales profit, instrument repairs, etc. Requirements
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
School band background
Proven sales history
Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively
Strong, positive attitude and work ethic
Willingness to learn
Reliable
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must have a current drivers license
Must have a clean driving record

• We are an e-verify company

Must be willing to submit background check