CBL Outside Sales

Job Description

This person will have a passion and enthusiasm for Law Enforcement equipment and is able to effectively educate others. This position requires in person visits and promoting our Company and our solutions involving equipment and services to emergency responders and other customers. Sales calls will be made on regular and frequent basis as sales conditions warrant. It is essential for the Law Enforcement Outside Sales Professional to provide effectively detailed information to potential buyers on various products, programs and services offered by the company. Sales representative must devote full time to their duties as an employee of L.N. Curtis & sons.

Territories covered will be: Central California

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain excellent knowledge of Law Enforcement equipment and clothing. 
• Maintain regular contact with customers as well as frequent communication with your leader.
• Schedule appointments; meet existing customers in order to review customer needs, product and service requirements, and to determine other opportunities for a successful relationship.
• Effectively plan and conduct presentations by meeting customers face to face on a regular basis.
• Design and implement professional demonstrations or presentations of company products and services.
• Execute information exchange with customers on products and services with objective of assisting customers with their requirements. 
• Meet or exceed defined sales goals and individual objectives.
• Generate and develop new opportunities for sale of our products and services. 
• Continuously update all customers on our company, product modifications, changes and enhancements.      
• Enhance up-to-date knowledge on new products, procedures, services and tools by attending departmental and training meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to portray the company in a positive manner.
• Effectively attend conferences and trade shows as assigned.
• Comply with all Company travel, expense, and business ethics policies.
• Use marketing data to maximize sales effectiveness and efficiency.
• Use required sales tools. 
• Keep management informed by submitting required reports.
• Perform updating and maintenance of customer accounts including contact names, addresses, products used, ongoing projects, etc. 
• Travel away from home consistently and for extended periods.
• Successfully maintain long work hours.
• Maintain an excellent driving record that meets requirements of our insurance provider. 
• Monitor and report on market and competitive activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of company mission, values and goals.

Pre-requisite Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Law Enforcement equipment.
• Must have a relentless desire to be the best at what you do. 
• Proven ability to communicate effectively via both verbal and written means. 

Skills Required

• Provide a positive experience for all customers.
• Effective in a team environment.
• Effective time management, organization and multitasking skills.
• Special people skills to deal with customers.
• Outgoing personality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proper and safe handling Law Enforcement tools and products we promote. 

Experience Required 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in sales or marketing related field is required. 

Experience Preferred

• College graduate is preferred.
• Proven work history and success in the realm of Law Enforcement.

We currently offer a generous benefit package to regular full time employees that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending plan, 401 (k) retirement plan, commuter plan, wellness program, etc.

About Us:

Curtis Blue Line is the Law Enforcement Division of L.N. Curtis and sons, a privately held family owned corporation established in 1929. Curtis Blue Line supplies law enforcement agencies with uniforms and equipment from 9 retail centers in the Western United States. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, retail centers are located in Salt Lake City, Utah; West Sacramento, CA; Dublin, CA; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Kent, WA; Tigard, OR; Boise, ID, Gilbert, AZ, and Centennial, CO. First class service and friendly relationship oriented sales are a priority for all team members of Curtis Blue Line.

L.N. Curtis & sons is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrsupport@lncurtis.com.