Modesto Tent & Awning

A sales representative is responsible for identifying potential clients, presenting products or services, negotiating contracts, and closing sales deals by building relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and effectively communicating the value proposition of the company's offerings to achieve sales targets; requiring excellent communication skills and in-depth knowledge of the products they are selling. At Modesto Tent and Awning our clients know whom they're doing business with. Once you take the time to find out what we're all about, we're confident you'll like what you see. Key responsibilities of a sales representative: Prospecting and lead generation: Identifying potential customers through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and market research. Customer relationship building: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Product knowledge: Gaining comprehensive knowledge of the company's products and services to effectively answer customer questions and address concerns. Sales presentations: Delivering compelling presentations to potential clients, showcasing the benefits of the product or service. Negotiation: Negotiating pricing and contract terms with clients to close deals. Sales pipeline management: Tracking and managing the sales process from lead generation to closing deals. Sales reporting: Regularly reporting on sales activity, performance metrics, and market trends to management. Customer service: Addressing customer inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Required skills for a sales representative: Excellent communication skills: Ability to articulate ideas clearly, actively listen to customers, and effectively present information. Strong interpersonal skills: Building rapport with clients and establishing trust. Persuasive selling techniques: Ability to convince customers of the value of the product or service. Negotiation skills: Negotiating favorable terms and closing deals. Market knowledge: Understanding industry trends and competitor landscape. Time management skills: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing a busy sales pipeline. CRM proficiency: Ability to utilize customer relationship management software to track sales activity. Different types of sales representatives: Inside sales representative: Works remotely, primarily contacting leads through phone and email. Outside sales representative: Visits clients in person to conduct sales presentations and build relationships. Account manager: Focuses on managing existing customer accounts and maintaining long-term relationships. Sales development representative (SDR): Generates leads by qualifying potential customers through initial outreach. Modesto Tent and Awning has been in business since 1930. Over this period of time we have grown to be recognized as a leader in custom canvas and vinyl products. We have earned our reputation as a courteous, fast and dependable supplier with attention to high quality products at reasonable prices. Our experience and knowledgeable sales staff can assist you in every possible way to insure your purchases will satisfy your needs. We are confident you will find our company the kind of company that you enjoy doing business with. Modesto Tent and Awning takes every job seriously, maintaining attention to every detail, start to finish, thus producing a quality product and a very satisfied customers.