
Outside Sales
Consolidated Electrical Distributors
Kansas City, MOJobSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Consolidated Electrical Distributors is seeking an Outside Sales representative for its Generator Service Sales team in the Kansas City metro area and Kansas. The representative will expand the customer base and generate revenue by selling generator parts and services. The role involves prospecting, presenting services, closing sales, and maintaining customer relationships, with travel to customer locations and opportunities for growth and advancement.
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Summary
Job title: Outside Sales
Department: Kansas City-Generators - 3E
Description
Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sales Representative to join our growing Generator Service Sales team. As a Generator Service Sales Representative, you will play a key role in expanding our customer base in the Kansas City metro area and Kansas and generating revenue through the sale of our generator parts and services. This is a challenging but rewarding position that offers opportunities for growth and advancement.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and qualifying potential customers, presenting our generator services to them, and closing sales. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers to drive repeat business. Additionally, you will stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technologies, ensuring that you are knowledgeable and able to provide expert advice to customers.
The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter who is highly motivated, results-oriented, and has a proven track record in sales. You should be customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you should be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Reports to: Sales Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
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1+ years of experience in generator sales or a similar role
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Proven track record of successful sales achievements
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Strong knowledge of generator services and products
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Self-motivated and able to work independently
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Working Conditions:
Conditions vary based on the customer location and may include construction, warehouse, manufacturing, office, or external environments. Some activities may include walking, standing, climbing in various conditions including extreme heat or cold. Essential functions will require travel to customer locations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
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Identify and qualify potential customers through research, prospecting, and cold calling
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Present and demonstrate our generator services to potential customers, highlighting the features and benefits
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Close sales by effectively addressing customer concerns and objections
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Follow up with customers after the sale to ensure satisfaction and drive repeat business
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Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers to maximize customer retention and upsell opportunities
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Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technologies
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Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, technical support) to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve any issues or concerns
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Benefits:
Benefits available for this position are:
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Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
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Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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401(k)
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Paid Sick Leave
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Vacation
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Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Teladoc
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Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
How this job compares
Set against the 2,475 open Outside Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$60–85K/yr1,070 salary ranges
- US median$20–25/hr57 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Outside Sales jobs in Missouri and 2,475 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Missouri
- Sysco9 open
- Cintas4 open
- Reynolds & Reynolds3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Outside Sales postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 1,148 postings).
- Education
- 186 of the 2,475 open Outside Sales jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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