A Home Depot Installation Services (HDIS) Sales Consultant is responsible for selling the Company's exterior product and services to customers.
Outside sales visits to customer homes and trade shows; majority of working time traveling and away from a dedicated office environment.
Travel to customer's homes to make sales calls, assess customer needs, and make individually-tailored product recommendations.
Develop and negotiate customized price quotes, present warranty information and financial options that meet the customer's needs.
Complete required sales contracts and paperwork and take measurements using industry standard methods to ensure orders meet required installation specifications.
Proactively solicit and acquire new customers inside assigned THD stores and during industry events (such as Home Shows).
Travel to assigned stores, maintain local relationships, educate store associates on HDIS offerings, and bring awareness to HDIS programs.
Prepare for appointments, commute to/from appointments, and process sales-related paperwork.
Attend sales and store team meetings to continually improve sales techniques and learn about HDIS product offerings.
Reports to a Sales Manager; no direct reports. Drive sales and maintain/drive profitability.
Requirements
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Access to reliable transportation will be required.
Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Minimum Years of Work Experience: 3 years.
Preferred: 3-5 years of prior in-home or virtual sales experience.
Preferred: Prior home improvement industry experience.
Preferred: Prior experience with successful lead generation.
Computer and application skills and use of varied technology (email, iPad, apps, etc.).
Sales Consultants are expected to maintain 55 hours open calendar time per week (including weekends) to support customer appointments and for prospecting new customers.
Ability to travel locally; overnight travel typically less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position; occasional need to move or lift light articles.