Outside Sales Representative

Lambert Lumber - Cooper, a Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC company, is seeking candidates for our

a Farm Production Consultant/Outside Sales position at our Cooper, Texas location.

We’re focused on people and relationships first and we’re passionate about customer service and continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that is focused on growth? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then join our growing team.

What’s It Like To Work for Nation’s Best?

• Teamwork: All of our positions, in all of our stores, are hands-on. We work together, whenever necessary, to ensure a positive customer experience every time, every day.
• Support: We have local resources and a Dallas Support Team to help you along the way and to partner on projects, as appropriate.
• Autonomy: We empower entrepreneurial spirit in all our associates.
• Relationships: We believe the core of our business is the relationships we build.
• Continuous Improvement: We are focused on continuous improvement, ensuring expertise and solid best practices are shared across all of our divisions and stores.
• Efficiencies: We maximize efficiency through best-in-class technology and consistent business practices nationwide.
• Growth Mindset: We are focused on long-term growth, both in our associates and the company.
• Atmosphere: This is not a suit-and-tie environment. We roll up our sleeves and get the job done.
• Community Service: Our divisions and associates are committed to serving and contributing to the communities in which we live and work.
• Safety: We strive to provide a work environment that is safe and healthy for all of our associates and customers. We want everyone to go home in the same condition in which they came to work that day.

What Does an Outside Sales Representative Do?

• Customer Relationship Building: Develop and nurture new partnerships and maintain existing relationships with customers
• Sales Growth: Work to increase sales and gross profit, meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Product Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date technical and product knowledge to efficiently assist customers
• Prospect Qualification: Qualify prospects within the assigned sales area, building a consistent pipeline of potential clients
• Customer Service: Maintain a consistently pleasant, customer service-oriented image when interacting with customers
• Product Assistance: Partner with customers to help them select the right products and communicate information about new trends, product releases, promotions, and purchase delivery dates
• Accounts Receivable: Assist with accounts receivable collections as needed
• Negotiation: Negotiate with potential and existing customers to close sales deals
• Order Processing: Prepare and input orders accurately and efficiently
• Additional Duties: Be prepared to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as required

What Does It Take to Be Successful as an Outside Sales Representative?

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college in business preferred
• 3+ years sales experience in the products and services related to the animal sector of agriculture
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to various job sites and to meet with customers and contractors within the assigned region and potentially farther as required for business needs
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Experience in feed products and processes
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Results-oriented with the ability to serve customers with humility and be a steward of Nation’s Best’s values
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining adaptable and flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to consistently provide superior customer service skills