Sales Assistant at American Fence Company, Inc. in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated In House Lease Agent/Sales Person to assist expanding our rental fence business by helping our Rental Fence Lease Agent with sales and projects. We provide an excellent pay structure starting at $25.00-$30.00/hour. This position will be responsible for assisting with the marketing and leasing of temporary fencing to new customers and maintaining relationships with existing customers. Successful candidates will have the ability to work independently and with the Branch Manager to achieve sales goals.

About Us:
American Fence Company, founded in 1948, is the largest installer of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

Job Duties Include:

• Identify prospective customers by using business directories and on-line sources and following leads from existing clients.
• Provide customers with product samples and catalogs and recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
• Prepare rental contracts and credit forms to be approved by corporate office.
• Handle all pick up and routine change order requests according to parameters established by Lease Agent regarding what types of changes can be handled without site visitation.
• Input billing changes into JD Edwards as needed.
• Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing contacting customers that are delinquent on accounts, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Business or Construction
• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Business or Construction

Experience:

• 1 plus years of experience in construction equipment rental or services
• 1 plus years of experience in business to business sales

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Comfortable with using smart phone.
• Experience in J.D. Edwards or other accounting system preferred.
• Experience with on-line bidding resources such CMD, eBidBoard or iSqFt.

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. Valid driver's license issued in the employing state and good driving record.

Benefits
We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:

• Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts
• 401k plan with company match

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V - Drug Free Environment

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