Sales Associate - Premium Brands

Description

Beacon Promotions, Inc. is a leader in the promotional products industry, and has a great opportunity for someone to join our Sales team as a Premium Brands Associate. This person will be responsible for serving customers by providing creative insight and supporting the growth of Premium Brands.

Premium Brands is an evolving, high-end product line within the promotional products industry. Partnered with numerous well-established companies (Bose, Bulova, Stanley, Weber, Citizen, Waterford and more!) the team coordinates the process from selecting a product to delivery, while maintaining excellent service.

If you’re that person who thrives in being able to juggle a lot at one time, pay attention to detail, provide clear communication, and has a cheerful can-do attitude, we have an opportunity for you!

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Strive to meet or exceed department monthly and quarterly goals.
• Embrace and enhance all Premium Brands Lines.
• Correspond with customers on order questions and general Premium Brand inquiries.
• Continuously update and inform customers of new products, pricing and changes.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote Premium Brands through eye-catching flyers, e-blasts and website updates.
• Review website to ensure accurate pricing updates and changes.
• Process Premium Brand orders by entering, purchasing and fulfilling.
• Execute the coordination of samples, customer visits and shows.
• Effectively communicate, negotiate and process customer credits.
• Coordinate with vender contacts to negotiate best pricing and rebates.
• Enhance existing customer relationships and continuously grow Premium Brands.
• Process customer quotes, proofs, order entry, virtuals, etc.

Requirements

• Possess drive and determination to meet goals
• Strong ability to clearly communicate via verbal and written correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adjust to changing schedules
• Possess the ability to generate and foster relationships with customers and team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a large sales team.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with a strong team player ethic is essential
• Ability to keep calm, responsive and friendly in a fast-paced environment

Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in Sales, Marketing or a related field.
• College Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2-3+ years database management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prior experience in promotional products is preferred.

Physical Demands & Environment:

The physical and mental 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 position’s essential functions and responsibilities.

Physical Skills:

• The demands are in nature to stand, sit, and move within the office.

Motor Skills:

• Duties may involve hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.

Visual Skills:

• Ability to read, see, and sometimes differentiate between colors.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Company Match
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• EAP Services
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Holidays per year
• And much more!!

EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.