Outside Sales Representative

Laird Plastics; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laird Plastics is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive new business and maintain customer relationships. The ideal candidate is a solution-driven seller with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in sales. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing growth and career advancement.

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

RRSP with Matching Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful client acquisition and business development.
• Ability to think and act independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage key accounts and drive new business growth.
• Update CRM information on leads and opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA or BS Degree

Job description

The Outside Sales Representative is the heart and soul of our sales force. Are you a hunter and solution-driven seller who loves the thrill of cultivating new business and delivering results? The Outside Sales Representative at Laird Plastics will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution-oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers. Our most successful OSRs are quick learners, self-competitive, empathetic, and highly skilled at reading people and situations. If this sounds like you, this opportunity may be a great fit!

What you’ll do :

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service
• Actively manage and call upon key accounts (current and prospective) regularly
• Collaborate with Inside Sales Reps to drive new business growth throughout territory
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities
• Identify customer’s buying trends and strategize a plan to further meet their needs
• Thoroughly understand our value proposition to meet client needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you’ll need :

• Strong business writing and verbal presentation skills including story telling in both formats
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to think and act independently within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven track record of successful client acquisition and business development
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ambitious mindset with a documented success in exceeding sales goals and objectives
• Understanding of and demonstrated ability to apply value pricing principles to optimize profitability
• High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preferred) BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience

How does Laird Plastics support you?

Benefits : We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical and life insurance, RRSP with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunity for growth and career advancement, and more.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Plastics Manufacturing and Wholesale

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