Sales Representative

Food and Paper Supply Co.
Alsip, IL
12 days ago

Job Description

Summary of Position: The Sales Representative will sell products to current and perspective customers by performing the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, and attending trade shows and conferences
  • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product needs; identifies and suggests products to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products to customers based on their needs.
  • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
  • Prospect and generate new business by performing cold-calls and provide legitimate sales targets and leads when required by Management in a timely manner.
  • Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products and enhancements that may be of interest.
  • Support existing clients and have an ability to conduct product demonstrations.
  • Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

Technical Requirements – Education, Areas of Knowledge and Experience:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred.
  • At least three years of sales experience required.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

Behavioral Requirements - Personal Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to lead others and give direction.
  • Ability to work well independently.
  • Ability to remain organized.
  • “Can-do” person; must be positive and energetic.
  • Team player.

Safety Expectations and Requirements:

  • Know and comply with all safety policies, standards, and procedures that apply to your job and the work environment.
  • Do not knowingly commit unsafe acts.
  • Know and manage your own personal limitations.
  • Manage any situations that affect your ability to do the job safely.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in your work area.
  • Immediately report all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions to your Manager or Human Resources.
  • Intervene to address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
  • Appropriate PPE must always be worn while working.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
  • Moderate to loud noise.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
  • Must be able to travel locally.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities for this job, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended to describe the general nature of the job. Employees may, from time to time and on an as-needed basis, be required to perform duties outside of the responsibilities listed here

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Travel requirement:

  • Travel

Experience:

  • Sales: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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