Sales Representative

Description

Job Purpose:

Develop client base and provide point of contact for all activity from initial call through sale close. Concentrate on SBI catalog products for domestic and foreign market. Maintain daily contact with distributor network as well as sales management. Update national inventory of products available for sale daily.

Job Summary:

This position reports to the VP of Sales. It requires exceptional customer service and follow-up skills. The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of the container industry. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsible for all sales activities in assigned accounts or regions. Manage quality and consistency of product and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

•  Accident prevention – actively identify, correct and/or report safety hazards to prevent accidents.
•  Actively identify and pursue cost reduction and efficiency/profit improvement opportunities.
•  Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the Sea Box Quality Policy calling for self-inspection of your work product.
•  Present and sell company products to current and potential clients.
•  Follow up on new leads and referrals.
•  Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
•  Prepare presentations, proposals, and sales contracts.
•  Develop and maintain current product knowledge.
•  Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
•  Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services.
•  Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up.
•  Identify and resolve client concerns.
•  Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
•  Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback to appropriate company staff.
•  Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.
•  Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Why work for Sea Box?

•  Competitive salary
•  401k employer match, paid vacation, holidays, and employee birthday
•  Medical/Dental insurance/Group Life Insurance
•  Quarterly safety incentive bonus when goals are met.
•  Strong company growth with emphasis on employee advancement
•  Long list of unusual benefits, including birthday breakfast with CEO, turkey for Thanksgiving and many others.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications: Read, write and speak Spanish fluently is a plus.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: The candidate should possess a minimum of 1- 3 years’ experience in a sales representative role. The candidate should be able to demonstrate computer skills. A background in container or international sales.

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