A Retail Sales Consultant sells merchandise or products in a retail store, or sells products or services to customers over the phone. Provides information about products and services, determines customer needs, assists customers with finding items and encourages sales. May earn commissions for sales.
$55,000-$65,000 Sound Connection is looking for an energetic, outgoing sales professional who is comfortable meeting new people, starting conversations and creating business opportunities. This is not a position for someone who wants to sit behind a counter and wait for customers to walk through the door. This position is approximately 50% inside sales and 50% outside sales , with a major emphasis on developing fleet and commercial business throughout Central Minnesota. You will introduce Sound Connection to contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC companies, municipalities and other organizations that operate work vehicles. You will also assist retail customers with vehicle audio, electronics, window tint, truck accessories and other vehicle-enhancement solutions at our Waite Park location. What You'll Do Prospect for new fleet and commercial customers. Visit local businesses and meet with owners and decision-makers. Build and manage a strong list of fleet opportunities. Attend networking functions, trade shows and community events. Develop long-term relationships that generate repeat business. Assist retail customers at our Waite Park location. Recommend vehicle audio, electronics, tint, truck accessories and fleet-upfitting solutions. Prepare estimates and follow up consistently. Coordinate projects with all three Sound Connection locations. Maintain accurate customer and opportunity information. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: Energetic, outgoing and confident meeting new people. Comfortable walking into an unfamiliar business and starting a conversation. Professional in appearance, communication and follow-through. Self-motivated and able to create opportunities without waiting for leads. Organized, persistent and comfortable managing long-term relationships. Interested in vehicles, electronics, work trucks or vehicle accessories. Willing to travel throughout Central Minnesota. Available for occasional evening networking functions, trade shows and special events. Previous sales experience is valuable, but industry experience may be equally valuable. Experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, contracting, automotive, fleet, equipment or related trade industries is strongly preferred. We can teach our products and systems. We need someone who knows how to connect with people, build trust and ask for the business. Compensation and Benefits Guaranteed salary plus uncapped commission. Expected first-year earnings of approximately $55,000-$65,000. Continuing earning potential from fleet accounts you develop and manage. Monthly vehicle allowance and fuel support. Paid time off. Health insurance contribution. Dental, vision and life insurance. Retirement plan with company match. Employee discounts. Monday-Friday regular schedule. Future advancement opportunities. About Sound Connection Sound Connection has served Minnesota and Western Wisconsin vehicle owners for more than 30 years. We specialize in vehicle audio, electronics, window tint, truck accessories, motorcycle audio, fleet upfitting and other vehicle-enhancement services. Our reputation has been built on professional recommendations, skilled installation and standing behind our work. The work we do here is a reflection of who we are. Please submit your résumé along with a short explanation of why you believe you would be successful developing retail and fleet business for Sound Connection.
Pay:
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 3% Match Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
