Sales Associate

Irvine, CA

About Us

DPS is the premier provider of high-end event production solutions in Southern California and around the globe. From lavish runway designs to world touring live concert support to classic corporate gatherings, DPS is equipped with expert staff and top of the line inventory to produce unforgettable events. We are the go-to event production resource, providing turn-key audio and visual solutions to Southern California and surrounding areas. Offering full service design, consulting, concept rendering, staging, audio, video and lighting systems, our experienced staff and impeccable attention to detail result in nothing but epic events.

Job Summary

DPS is actively seeking an outgoing, confident, and personable Sales Associate to work from our headquarters in Irvine, CA. The Sales Associate is a key employee in maintaining excellent customer service. This position will be cold calling leads to solidify new business as well as negotiating the terms of agreement and closing sales. DPS product and service knowledge is very important for this position.

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate will be primarily responsible for performing a variety of sales functions:

• Work in unison with sales and marketing teams
• Cold call new and existing leads
• Maintaining call logs and accurate documentation
• Books and schedules meetings for proposal
• Weekly call reporting and analysis
• Administrative tasks as needed
• Inform Management of client activity and any issues or problems
• Research new markets to develop extensive book of business for solicitation

Requirements

Knowledge of production and A/V, minimum one year relevant sales experience, cold calling experience (preferred but not required), knowledge of sales techniques, 1-2 years of customer service experience, Microsoft Office proficient, strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a diverse customer base, Bachelor’s Degree or AA certificate is a plus.

Start Date

January 30th, 2012

Commitment

120 hours per month

Salary

Hourly plus commission and incentives based upon experience

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to employment@digitalsoundps.com with "Sales Associate" as the email subject. No phone calls, please.