Full-Time

Outside Sales Representative

Posted on 11/27/2024

Lowe's

Lowe's

10,001+ employees

Education
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Asheville, NC, USA

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Customer Service
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • High School or GED
  • 2 years' experience in MRO sales or B2B sales
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2 years’ Outside Sales Experience within MRO or B2B sales
Responsibilities
  • Build and develop relationships with local owners, managers, operators and service providers within the industry.
  • Generate new business with various end users including on site staff as well as key decision makers at management Companies, ownership groups and service providers within the industry.
  • Plan, schedule, and lead daily meetings with customers in assigned portfolio.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date customer activities and opportunities utilizing customer relationship tools provided by the company.
  • Utilize the full company value propositions including selling tools, programs and fulfillment capabilities to bring the most effective solutions to their existing and prospective customers.
  • Participate in all company directed training sessions, sales/business meetings as well as company sponsored trade shows, conferences and conventions.
  • Utilize company tools to analyze data, recognize trends and build overall sales strategy to deliver company desired results.
  • Recognizes and understand competitive landscape within assigned market(s) and shares information with leadership and all applicable channels within the organization.
  • Intentional focus on company’s core behaviors to deliver best in class customer service with the utmost integrity.
  • Applies a consultative selling strategy to understand the needs of the customer and applies a proactive selling approach when scheduling on-going follow-ups with assigned customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$136.1M

Headquarters

Mooresville, North Carolina

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lowe's significant 135% increase in e-commerce sales indicates strong growth potential in the digital retail space.
  • The 'Season of Savings' initiative could drive increased customer engagement and sales during key shopping periods.
  • Opening new fulfillment centers and distribution hubs positions Lowe's to efficiently meet rising online demand and improve delivery times.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on an old housing stock for growth may be vulnerable to fluctuations in the real estate market.
  • Intense competition from Home Depot and other retailers could pressure Lowe's to continuously innovate and maintain competitive pricing.

What makes Lowe's unique

  • Lowe's is leveraging its extensive physical presence with new tool rental departments and in-store kiosks, setting it apart from purely online competitors.
  • The company's strategic sponsorship at New York Fashion Week highlights its innovative approach to brand positioning in the home improvement sector.
  • Lowe's focus on expanding its logistics and fulfillment infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to enhancing e-commerce capabilities, unlike some competitors who may not prioritize this integration.

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