Safety Apparel Sales Representative

Safety Apparel Sales Representative

About the Role

Phelps, a family-owned leader in high-quality safety and industrial apparel, is expanding to serve North Dakota's oil and gas sector. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Sales Representative to drive revenue and grow our Custom Image Wear division. In addition to providing clients with a variety of garments, promotional items and products to showcase their brands, this role will focus on Safety, Flame-Resistant, High-Visibility, and Industrial Apparel Sales-providing essential solutions to keep workers safe in high-demand environments.

If you're passionate about safety apparel, have a background in industrial or oilfield sales, and are driven by building relationships and delivering exceptional value to clients, this could be the perfect fit for you! Join a team that believes in reliability, quality, and community impact, and help us grow our presence across North Dakota's Williston Basin and beyond.

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Why Join Phelps?

• Family-Owned with Community Values

  Be part of a family-operated company with deep-rooted integrity and a commitment to supporting local communities.

  
  

• Innovative and Reliable

  Work with a company that uses top-tier technology and high-quality products to meet industry standards, keeping workers protected and businesses compliant.

  
  

• Growth and Impact

  Drive expansion in one of North Dakota's leading sectors, with opportunities for career development and attractive benefits like a car allowance, competitive commission, and a full benefits package.

  
  

Essential Functions:

• • Generate and Develop New Business

    Drive revenue growth by identifying and developing new safety apparel clients, with a strong focus on North Dakota's oil and gas industries.

    
    

  • Build and Maintain Client Relationships

    Network with industry contacts, nurture relationships, and provide consultative sales solutions for clients' safety and industrial apparel needs.

    
    

  • Educate and Inform

    Communicate with clients to understand their safety requirements and recommend products and services to meet these needs with top-notch integrity.

    
    

  • Sales Tracking and CRM Management

    Use Salesforce CRM to manage client records, sales activities, and performance tracking to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.

    
    

  • Participate in Industry Events

    Attend local trade shows, business events, and networking opportunities to promote Phelps and connect with potential clients in the safety and oil/gas sectors.

    
    

• Prepare and Present Proposals

  Craft tailored sales proposals that highlight Phelps' high-quality, safety-compliant products and reliability as a trusted safety partner.

  
  

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be a self-starter and proactive and have a commitment to excellence and high standards
• Must demonstrate...
  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
  • Ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization
  • Excellent problem resolution and consultative sales skills
• Must Possess...
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Must have a proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Must be proficient on Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English as the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Education/Experience Required:

• 5+ years of sales experience
• High School Diploma

Education/Experience Preferred:

• 10 years of sales experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
• Understand and respond to a diverse population
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds at times
• Proof of insurance and a safe MVR record is required
• Ability to use telephone/cell phone to communicate with customers, inside sales and support, and outside sales personnel
• Primarily travel based but also an inside average office environment
• Must occasionally be in production area for pickup of customer orders, average time of 30 minutes or less in other areas than office
• Average office noise levels with no PPE required