Valero Virtual Sales Representative (NE)

Valero- Virtual Sales: Job Description

About the Role/Team:

The Valero Outbound sales representative sells the value of the Valero fuel card to prospective customers.  The Virtual Sales rep competes in a dynamic marketplace where competitive card fees and discounts are abundant.  The sales rep must lead with value and position Valero‘s value proposition effectively to overcome significant price obstacles in the marketplace.  The sales rep must understand the competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and leverage this knowledge to better sell the value of the Valero card to prospective customers and differentiate our service so that our clients realize that we are able to better serve their needs than our competitors. ​ 

How you will make an impact:

​Meets monthly, quarterly, and annual financial targets by identifying new prospective customers and generating new accounts exclusively via cold calling, lead generation, prospecting and collaborating with the field sales team and Valero Wholesalers (Marketers and Dealers) to drive new account acquisition. Identifies underlying business problems and unique requirements for potential Valero  clients through the use of open-ended questions to uncover needs, wants, barriers and challenges.  Links Valero product features and benefits to the potential clients’ needs.   Creates and conducts effective proposal presentations and responses that identify prospective customers’ business problems, the effects of the problems, and the Valero solutions to their problems. ​Maintains industry knowledge including knowledge of the competitive landscape.  Actively seeks out additional training on new products and provides feedback to the product development group regarding customer challenges and potential modifications or new WEX/Valero products that could resolve those challenges. ​Demonstrates the ability to gather and submit detailed business information for underwriting required for account approval. 

​Maintains accurate records of all sales activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities including the use of Salesforce to maintain accurate records to maximize portfolio potential. ​Negotiates payment terms with new applicants.  Anticipates and seeks out potential customers’ objections and concerns.  Responds to unexpected or challenging questions, price questions, and objections.  Understands and leverages the relationship between benefits, value, and price to acquire new customers.   ​Coordinates the implementation and delivery of Valero products to new customers.  Maintains close contacts with customers and establishes a comprehensive customer experience that includes consultation and analysis.   Maintains contact with all new customers in portfolio to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.  Follows up on customer issues to ensure resolution through appropriate internal and external resources. ​Plans potential and customer contacts ensuring proper balance is maintained between existing customers and prospective customers.  Builds a sufficient pipeline of new customers to maintain a portfolio. ​ ​

Experience you will bring:

6 months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  ​

Excellent oral and written communication skills.   ​

Must pass a successful background check.

​Preferred Qualification:

​Strong sales skills and knowledge of the Integrity Selling AIDINC Sales model.   ​

Bachelors Degreed preferred

Understanding of the fuel management business. 

​Proficient computer skills including Salesforce (CRM), Google, Gmail, Word, and Excel

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $23.00 - $30.00