An Outside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals. Meets with customers directly, and travels to generate new sales and maintain contact with customers.
Outside Sales Representative (Entry-Level) Katapult Network - 3.2 Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $65,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Territory sales Account development Business development Bachelor's degree Customer relationship management Prospecting Full Job Description Bachelor's Degree Required to Apply Katapult Network is designed to help college graduates with zero to two years of professional experience find their next professional career opportunity. We focus on helping recent college graduates, with no experience, get access to full-time, entry-level opportunities with some of the nation's top employers. Our clients include ground-breaking start-up companies and well-established billion-dollar organizations that want to find their next generation of talent.
The Job:
We are currently recruiting an Outside Sales Representative to join a growing organization in the logistics and transportation industry. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and getting out from behind a desk to meet directly with customers. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing new customer relationships while growing and supporting existing accounts. You'll prospect for new business, meet with customers to understand their shipping and transportation needs, recommend solutions, and build long-term partnerships. Previous sales or customer-facing experience is welcomed, but direct logistics experience is not required. What You Will Be Doing as an
Outside Sales Representative:
Develop new business through prospecting, outbound outreach, referrals, networking, and relationship building Identify prospective customers and create opportunities within an assigned market or territory Meet with prospective and existing customers to learn about their business and transportation needs Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships Manage the sales process from initial outreach through proposals, follow-up, and closing Prepare quotes and present logistics solutions based on customer needs Grow existing accounts by identifying additional opportunities and services Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects and customers throughout the sales process Partner with internal logistics and operations teams to ensure customer needs are communicated and supported Help resolve customer questions or service concerns while maintaining strong relationships Maintain accurate sales activity, account information, and opportunities within company systems Stay informed about transportation services, industry trends, and customer needs Work toward individual sales, revenue, and account growth goals What We're Looking For in an
Outside Sales Rep:
Relationship Building:
Naturally enjoys meeting new people, developing trust, and maintaining long-term professional relationships
Sales Drive:
Motivated by developing new business, winning customers, and seeing measurable results from your efforts
Initiative:
Comfortable creating opportunities through prospecting, outreach, networking, and consistent follow-up
Communication:
Confident communicating with customers in person, over the phone, and through email
Business Mindset:
Interested in understanding how customers operate and finding solutions that support their business
Resilience:
Able to stay persistent and positive throughout a sales process that may require multiple conversations and follow-ups
Organization:
Capable of managing multiple prospects, customer accounts, meetings, and opportunities at the same time
Problem Solving:
Comfortable working with customers and internal teams to navigate challenges and find practical solutions
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Katapult Network is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in all forms. People of all identities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We're social!
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$45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
