Sales Development Representative - Outside Sales - Fire, Law Enforcement, S at Kappler, Inc.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Networking, Sales Presentations, Market Trends, Team Collaboration, Business Development, Goal Achievement, Product Knowledge, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Integrity, Motivation

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Sales Join our team as a Fire, Law Enforcement, & State/Local Federal Markets Outside Sales Development Representative (West Coast Region - Las Vegas/Los Angeles/AZ-CA-NV Tri-Point Area)! This role will be located on West Coast, in the Las Vegas/Los Angeles/AZ-CA-NV Tri-Point-area. The focus will be on Fire, Law Enforcement, and State/Local Federal markets. Are you a natural people-person who thrives on building relationships and turning conversations into opportunities? Do you love the challenge of cold calling and the thrill of closing deals? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. We’re on the hunt for a driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding our regional reach, fueling business growth, and making a direct impact in a small but dynamic, privately held company. What You’ll Do: Identify potential customers and open doors to new opportunities. Generate and manage leads through the sales pipeline. Partner with our marketing team to align strategies and hit growth targets. Close new business deals and contribute to expanding our market share. What We’re Looking For: High energy, self-motivated, and a true team player. Relevant sales experience and a passion for growth. Comfortable with cold calling and excited by the challenge of turning leads into wins. Integrity, drive, and a commitment to delivering results. Why You’ll Love Working at Kappler: Comprehensive training on products, services, sales techniques, and market intel. Competitive base salary + annual growth incentives to reward your success. Full benefits package: health, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays. Supportive coaching & resources to help you sharpen skills and boost income. A family-owned company that truly values its employees and customers. A fun, team-oriented environment where respect, collaboration, and growth matter. If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and want to be part of a company that celebrates success while caring about its people, we’d love to hear from you. About Kappler: For nearly 50 years Kappler has defined the protective clothing industry with patented fabrics, innovative seaming technology and unique garment designs. All our critical protection chemical and biohazard suits are produced at our corporate headquarters in Guntersville, Alabama, providing American-made quality for added assurance. A certified Woman Owned Small Business and registered to ISO 9001 since 1996, we document every detail when it comes to ensuring product quality. End-user safety is priority one, and our integrated manufacturing process is geared to making sure every garment meets demanding specifications. Whether it’s designing the most user-friendly suit possible or pressure-testing every gas-tight suit before it leaves the factory, Kappler quality comes through every time. From Berry-compliant products for DoD markets to NFPA-certified apparel for the most challenging hazmat calls, you know what you’re getting into with Kappler. Job Description: Summary/Objective: The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is responsible for identifying potential customers, generating new business opportunities, managing leads through the sales pipeline, and closing new business deals in the West Coast territory, specific to the Fire, Law Enforcement, and State/Local Federal Markets. The SDR will work closely with the marketing and communications team to ensure that our company’s sales goals are met. Key Responsibilities: Effectively implement new business growth campaigns by identifying, contacting, and qualifying potential customers to generate new business opportunities for the company – which includes cold calling. Manage leads through sales pipeline by setting appointments, timely follow up on leads, and track progress towards meeting sales goals. Present, promote, and sell products/services to prospective customers to achieve agreed upon sales targets. Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage leads, sales activities, and customer insights. Attend networking events and trade shows to build relationships and generate leads. Provide regular reports on sales activities and results to management. Stay up to date on market trends, competition, and industry developments and communicate to sales and marketing. Continuously improve through feedback. Establish a relationship with end-users and distribution to get Kappler products specified. Forecasting sales for the region/territory in conjunction with corporate goals and objectives. Assess competition’s strengths and weakness relative to the specific region. Determine product options needed to accomplish specific goals for the region. Deliver effective sales presentations to various groups and committees in the region. Represent company at trade association meetings and exhibitions. Assist in preparing budgets for the specific region. Work closely with the Regional Account Manager (if present) in the region and set goals and quotas. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Previous experience in business to business cold calling outbound sales and lead generation is strongly preferred. Extensive knowledge of the products offered in the region as well as the geography of the specific region strongly preferred, or ability to learn with training. Possess a fearless attitude with the ability to overcome objections without giving up. Metric motivated and driven to achieve goals. Valid driver’s license and conveniently located near an airport. Intermediate computer skills to include ERP software. Experience using CRM. Basic math skills including an advanced understanding of units of measure, fractions, and decimals. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Microsoft Excel. Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree and/or minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar or related field. Work Environment & Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job functions. Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone keyboards. Noise levels are usually moderate. Ability to see and adjust; close vision and distance vision. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time. Travel within the U.S. is required, up to 50%. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Kappler is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.

Responsibilities

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is responsible for identifying potential customers, generating new business opportunities, managing leads through the sales pipeline, and closing new business deals. The SDR will work closely with the marketing team to ensure that sales goals are met.