Careers / Outside Sales Representative
Bensalem, PA
Probationary part-time (20-25 hours/week) to full-time | Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 5 PM
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for growing our customer base within an assigned geographical territory by establishing new accounts and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with existing customers. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives on relationship-building, business development, and providing exceptional customer service.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary of $45,000 - $62,000 ($17 - $24 per hour) plus bonus opportunities based on sales performance.
- 5% bonus on the first order from each new customer acquired.
- Additional bonus opportunities tied to new customer sales growth over time.
- As we grow, your earning potential grows too - offering a clear path for career and income advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, actively pursue, and close new business opportunities.
- Keep relationships strong with existing customers through regular communication, on-site visits, and proactive support.
- Develop a robust understanding of A.F.Y.'s security, fire, and access control product offerings.
- Actively promote new products, services, and solutions to customers.
- Collaborate with our supplier partners to explore new products, evaluate interest in current products, and consider feedback to ensure customers’ needs are fully met.
- Build competitive order quotes for clients, answer product inquiries by phone or internet, and resolve customers’ questions or concerns.
- Accurately document activities, transactions, customer interactions, and sales opportunities using internal systems.
- Effectively manage time and prioritize sales efforts within the assigned territory.
- Participate in business planning and sales forecasting efforts with management.
Qualifications
- Charismatic, self-motivated, results-driven, and success-minded attitude to sales growth.
- Outgoing demeanor and articulate communication with strong relationship-building (soft) skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized digitally and physically, and manage time effectively.
- Prior sales experience preferred (especially in distribution, construction, electrical, security, or related industries).
- Coherent written and computer skills (grammar & spelling, Microsoft Office, composing emails, safe internet searches, etc).
- Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Willingness to travel locally within an assigned sales territory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry-specific experience in security, fire alarm, access control, or related fields.
- Mechanical aptitude or general technical understanding of product systems.
- Familiarity with local contractor, integrator, or installer customer base is a plus.
- Passion for providing solutions and top-tier service to customers.
Career Growth Opportunity
This is a role with significant growth potential - ideal for someone eager to make an impact, expand their skills, and grow alongside our company. Future full-time opportunities, expanded territories, and additional responsibilities are available based on performance.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and 2-3 references to:
Brandon Padula
bpadula@afydist.com
215-638-3880
We look forward to hearing from you!