Sales Representative (Valparaiso, IN)

Summary

Follows and adheres to all policies and procedures related to Sales. Seeks out new business opportunities to grow sales volume and increase profitability to key accounts. Providing exemplary customer service while developing a relationship between SAS and its customers.

Essential Functions

• Directly responsible for all sales within the assigned territory, including but not limited to, assigned regional and local chains.
• Collect money from customers and record transactions on customer receipts.
• Write customer orders and sales contracts according to company guidelines.
• Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
• Listen to and resolve customers’ comments regarding products or services.
• Call on prospective customers to explain company services and develop market within assigned territory.
• Issue sales promotion materials to customers, i.e.: technology, food service, and marketing programs.
• Achieves sales profit standards.
• Customer merchandising and program implementation

Competencies

• Must have the verbal, quantitative, and interpersonal skills normally acquired through the completion of the completion of some sales-related post-secondary education.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a participative management style and be an advocate of team concept.
• Must have well developed interpersonal skills and have the ability to promote harmonious relationships with staff, peers and supervisors.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Internet & Cellular/Wireless devices.)

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work fluctuate, but should average 40 per week, and days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours listed are general hours and may be altered as needed. Additional hours may be required to fulfill job duties and position expectations.

Travel

Must have ability to travel locally while maintaining necessary account call frequency.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, (Bachelors degree preferred)
• Must have the verbal, quantitative and interpersonal skills normally acquired through the completion of high school.
• Must have a minimum of three years direct sales experience.

Equal Employment Policy

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.