Drum Specialist and Consultant
Company: Sound Pure LLC
Position: Drum Sales Specialist
Location: Downtown Durham, NC (in office)
Initial Compensation: This is a commissioned sales position. Compensation includes a competitive base salary variable commission. The commission is uncapped. Current year 1 on-target total compensation ranges from $28,000 to $32,000, following training (paid, at a lesser rate)
Commitment: Full time
Start Date: Hiring Immediately
Position Summary
Sound Pure is looking for individuals with sales experience and a thirst for knowledge and a desire to build rich relationships while discussing the world of fine musical instruments. The position is in our energized and team-focused environment in downtown Durham, NC. This inside sales position will be based in our Drum and Guitar Division, consisting primarily of Drums (snares, kits, cymbals, and hardware), as well as acoustic guitars, electric guitars, amps, and pedals. Your sales opportunities and training will span percussion, stringed instruments, and recording products (where you will also be thoroughly cross-trained).
Our sales specialists are our number one resource for connecting our customers with the products that best suit them - products that are best-in-class and that we truly believe in. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is sales driven and wants to build a sustainable sales career in a music-related area. Sound Pure is a growing, entrepreneurial organization where opportunities abound. Grow with us!
Your primary job responsibilities will include:
- Achieve/Exceed and maintain weekly Sales targets.
- Maintaining the CRM (Customer Relationship Management Software), including Logging all customer interactions, Updating customer profiles, and Maintaining up-to-date follow-up tasks for customers
- Building productive relationships with customers and prospects.
- Master available sales tools, products, processes and systems.
- Using proactive and consultative phone selling techniques.
- Developing and applying an understanding of Sound Pure's product offerings, processes, and customers.
- Developing and maintaining extensive and deep knowledge of professional audio and recording products.
- Achieve/Exceed all other sales-related measurements.
The Team
Sound Pure is a passionate group of sales individuals with diverse backgrounds, but with a common thirst for knowledge and excellence in the areas of musical instruments and recording products. We practice what we preach and we love what we do. We are teams players that support each other but are also highly sales results-driven individuals who are future-oriented and entrepreneurially spirited. We care deeply about developing long-standing relationships with our coworkers, clients, and manufacturers.
About Us
Sound Pure is an ambitious and growing privately held company. We are a global leader in representing the finest guitar and recording products the world has to offer. We are typically a “first choice” for any boutique manufacturer that builds musical instruments and recording products, and wants them represented in the best possible light. We are located in downtown Durham, but our clients extend to enthusiasts, collectors, producers, and musicians all over the world. Our sales teams helps our clientele to acquire the musical equipment of their dreams, and also coordinate customer upgrades or divestment through our unique trade-in, trade-up program.
In contrast to the current state of the music economy, we aim to provide a sustainable way for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to make a living while learning and growing in our musically rich, results-oriented culture. This position is for those passionate about fine music and recording equipment and looking for that rare opportunity to build a rewarding career working in music, while also developing professionally in the area of sales. Our customers are truly excited to work with us - who wouldn't want to work or shop where Bruce Springsteen shops!? Our team views coming to work as a privilege, not a task. You will be able to experience first-hand the best equipment being built today, including opportunities to enjoy our Grammy-nominated recording studio and participate in our YouTube productions (now boasting more than 25 million views!), while working with, and learning from, a team of experts who sincerely care about our customers.
The Perks
Paid major holidays (available after 90 days of employment)
Paid Flex Holiday (available after 90 days of employment)
Paid Birthday Off (available after 90 days of employment)
1 Week of Paid vacation in the first year (begins after 90 days of employment - prorated to the number of hours worked on average)
401K plan (4% company match - eligible after 1 year of employment)
Steep-discount employee purchase program (varies by manufacturer)
Ability to take equipment home
Limited free access to our Grammy-nominated recording studio
Access and Immersion with world-class musical equipment