Position Overview: The Energy Sales Representative is responsible for developing and implementing a successful sales strategy to grow the fuel, lubricant, and propane business for Keystone Cooperative within the assigned area by building lasting relationships with customers and prospects. This role will cover the the following counties, Indiana, Blackford, Jay, Delaware, Randolph, Henry and Wayne, Ohio counties being Mercer, Darke, Shelby, Miami, Preble and Montgomery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to
Sales and marketing activities will include but are not limited to lead generation, making initial contact with new prospects, developing logistics solutions that are competitive in the market and closing new business for benefit of the division
Establish and build a regional energy distribution business
Make formal and informal sales presentations
Develop and implement effective sales strategy
Take inbound fuel orders and process them
Logistics and logistical problem solving
Understand and execute price arbitrage in and between petroleum markets
Monitor the effectiveness of logistics and documentation support in the execution of the solutions
Build strong internal networks with consistent and effective communication channels
Ensure accuracy of orders in company software
Address and resolve logistical issues
Relationship building and relationship problem solving
Purse new customer targets and maintain a customer pipeline to drive margin growth
Maintain relationships with customers and prospects
Develop a clear strategy to communicate with customers in a timely manner
Take leads and build relationships that translate into business
Address relationship problems (credit issues, payment problems, late deliveries, etc.) in a way that maintains the relationship while maintaining Co-Alliance standards
Skills and Qualifications:
Working knowledge of industry product information
Well-developed negotiation, project and account management skills
Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout territory
Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of the organization
Ability to organize, problem solve, and prioritize tasks
Meet or exceed sales metrics plus strong mathematical aptitude
Thorough knowledge of technology and the ability to troubleshoot minor technology issues on the fly
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience