Outside Sales Representative - Chicago (Sales)
Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team.
The Big Ass Fans Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is a key contributor to the BAF direct sales process who strengthens and maintains relationships with clients and customers. This position serves as the onsite, in-person presence for Big Ass Fans across the greater Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis areas. Additionally, monthly trips to Minnesota or Iowa may necessary. The daily activities include (but are not limited to) facility surveys, existing customer follow-up and account nurturing, company introductions, trade shows as needed, sales presentations, and more. A successful OSR is energetic, positive, technical, and enjoys solving problems, traveling, and nurturing relationships by satisfying customers' needs. Busy weeks of overnight travel in the summertime will likely average 3 days and 2 nights in hotels per week. Sometimes more or fewer nights based on demand.
- Serve as the professional face of Big Ass Fans for all current and prospective customers.
- Perform facility surveys and make customized product recommendations for each customer.
- Submit all facility information and log all customer interactions in the CRM.
- Maintain constant communication with customers, the inside sales team, and field services/installers, and management.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through frequent post-purchase follow-ups and account nurturing.
- Generate meetings and new opportunities with existing customers and leads.
- Respond to inside sales requests for visits promptly.
- Maintain a positive company image.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Past outside sales experience (industrial sales preferred)
- Must reside in the greater Chicago area
- Experience using CRM (Salesforce preferred)
- Experience using CAD is a plus but not required; Familiarity with engineering blueprints and building plans is a plus
- Effective and efficient time management is a must
- Must be flexible and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Professional appearance and positive attitude
- Clean driving record
- Job is remote and does require a lot of drive time; must be able to be in the car for 3-5+ hours
You want benefits? We've got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let's open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don't forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.
Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among “Best Places to Work” offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!
