Outside Sales Executive

Prestige Sales Company

Outside Sales Executive

Chattanooga, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Commission

    401(k) matching

    Company car

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    The Outside Sales Executive owns sales within their assigned territory through proactive prospecting, technical solution development, and consistent customer engagement. This role is accountable for developing new business, expanding existing accounts, and driving opportunities from first touch through project completion.

    This is a hybrid sales + technical + project ownership role. Success requires a high level of autonomy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear customer value. Outside Sales Executives are expected to operate in the field daily, maintain disciplined pipeline management, and take full ownership of their territory performance.

    Due to the nature of Prestige’s business, this role requires a willingness to operate both strategically and tactically, balancing relationship-building, engineering-based solution development, and internal coordination to bring projects to life.

    Core Ownership Areas

    1. Territory Ownership & Business Development

    You own the growth and performance of your assigned territory.

    You are responsible for:

    Prospecting and developing new business opportunities on a consistent basis

    Identifying and targeting high-value companies and vertical markets

    Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

    Managing territory coverage to ensure consistent market presence

    Driving both short-term wins and long-term account development

    Retaining and expanding relationships with existing customers

    Creating momentum in the market through frequent in-person engagement

    1. Customer Relationships & Account Management

    You own relationships with customers and key decision-makers.

    You are responsible for:

    Developing rapport with key stakeholders across major accounts

    Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor in material handling and storage solutions

    Understanding customer operations, challenges, and long-term needs

    Maintaining consistent communication and follow-up with active and prospective customers

    Identifying additional opportunities within existing accounts

    Representing Prestige professionally in all customer interactions

    1. Technical Solution Development & Sales Engineering

    You own the process of turning customer needs into practical, value-driven solutions.

    You are responsible for:

    Gaining a deep understanding of Prestige’s products, services, and capabilities

    Conducting site visits to evaluate customer operations and identify needs

    Gathering accurate field data required for solution development

    Creating concepts to support proposals

    Supporting development of technical presentations that clearly communicate solution value

    Translating engineering and technical details into compelling sales narratives

    Ensuring proposed solutions are both operationally effective and commercially viable

    1. Proposal Development & Project Execution Support

    You own the progression of opportunities from concept to close—and through execution.

    You are responsible for:

    Collaborating with office staff and management to develop accurate proposals

    Ensuring all required details are captured for pricing and scope development

    Driving opportunities forward with urgency and clear next steps

    Maintaining involvement after purchase order through installation completion

    Supporting coordination between the customers, internal teams, and vendors

    Helping ensure projects are delivered as sold and aligned with customer expectations

    1. Pipeline Management, CRM & Reporting

    You own the accuracy, visibility, and progression of your sales pipeline.

    You are responsible for:

    Maintaining all activity, opportunities, and updates within HubSpot (CRM)

    Entering activity in real time throughout the day—not delayed reporting

    Clearly documenting next steps, project status, and key details

    Providing visibility to leadership on pipeline health and forecast

    Communicating regularly on:

    Active opportunities

    Upcoming schedule

    Key wins and developments

    Using CRM data to improve follow-up, organization, and close rates

    1. Daily Activity Execution & Time Management

    Your time must be structured to maximize sales productivity.

    You are responsible for:

    Maintaining consistent field activity, including cold visits, scheduled meetings, and follow-ups

    Beginning each day with a clear plan of target accounts and objectives

    Ending each day with documented outcomes and defined next steps

    Balancing field time with necessary inside work (quotes, follow-ups, coordination)

    Using downtime effectively to:

    Build pipeline

    Schedule future meetings

    Advance existing opportunities

    Align internally on active projects

    Ensuring your daily activity directly supports pipeline growth and revenue generation

    1. Internal Coordination & Cross-Functional Alignment

    You own effective coordination between Sales and the rest of the organization.

    You are responsible for:

    Working closely with Inside Sales, Operations, and Leadership to move projects forward

    Communicating clearly on project requirements, timelines, and customer expectations

    Identifying and addressing obstacles that may delay progress

    Seeking input and support when needed to improve outcomes

    Contributing feedback to improve internal processes, offerings, and efficiency

    1. CRM Development & Continuous Improvement

    You support the evolution of sales systems and processes.

    You are responsible for:

    Partnering with the Director of Marketing & Technology and leadership to refine CRM usage

    Providing feedback on tools, workflows, and reporting needs

    Identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement in the sales process

    Adapting to new systems, tools, and processes as the company evolves

    1. Professional Standards & Company Asset Responsibility

    You own your professionalism and the proper use of company resources.

    You are responsible for:

    Representing Prestige with professionalism in all settings

    Properly using and maintaining company-issued vehicles

    Following all safety guidelines and company policies

    Keeping vehicles clean, organized, and presentable

    Reporting any vehicle issues, incidents, or maintenance needs promptly

    Maintaining accurate records (e.g., fuel receipts, mileage) as required

    Daily Operating Expectations

    Outside Sales Executives are expected to operate with a high level of structure and accountability:

    The business hours of Prestige are Monday-Friday from 7 AM – 5 PM EST, however, as an Outside Sales Executive, these hours must be flexible to best fit the customer’s availability and needs and will entail extended hours, some weekends or overnight travel.

    Begin and end each day in the office unless this is out of the way from scheduled meetings approved by management

    Participate in daily check-ins (whether in person or on the road) to align on priorities and scheduling

    Maintain consistent field activity throughout the day

    Record all activity in real time within CRM systems

    Conduct end-of-day reviews to ensure alignment, progress, and visibility

    This structure is designed to ensure consistency, improve performance, and maintain alignment across the sales team.

    Accountability

    This role is directly accountable for:

    Territory sales performance

    Pipeline development and conversion

    CRM accuracy and activity visibility

    Consistency of field activity and customer engagement

    Successful progression of opportunities from lead to completed project

    Failure to maintain standards related to activity levels, CRM usage, communication, and professionalism may result in performance review and corrective action.

    Summary

    The Outside Sales Executive role is responsible for driving growth through a combination of relentless field activity, strong relationships, and technical problem-solving.

    Success in this role requires:

    Ownership of territory and results

    Discipline in daily execution and follow-up

    Ability to translate technical knowledge into customer value

    Consistent pipeline development and management

    Strong coordination across internal teams

    This role is critical to Prestige’s growth and market presence, directly impacting revenue, customer relationships, and long-term success.