Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative to promote products, build relationships with agencies, and expand outreach across statewide networks.

You will conduct customer outreach, stay current on product lines, prepare orders and quotes, maintain records, and follow up on inquiries. This full-time role requires travel, a standard 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, and no telework.

Qualifications

• One year of professional sales experience in a manufacturing or service oriented operation.
• Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business administration, or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Meet with officials to promote products and gather information about their needs.
• Visit Correctional Industries shops to stay familiar with product lines and services.
• Prepare orders, price quotes, reports and marketing materials for customers.
• Maintain customer records and prepare weekly activity reports.
• Follow up on customer concerns, inquiries and account activity.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sales/marketing/business administration

Job description

As a Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative with the Department of Corrections, you step into a role that brings energy and purpose to every workday. You promote products that help institutions run smoothly while expanding your network across many agencies and communities. This position offers the chance to grow your skills and make a difference through service and outreach.

This position supports the statewide promotion and sale of Correctional Industries products and services by building strong customer relationships and providing reliable information. As a Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative, you will perform the following duties:

• Customer Outreach:Meet with officials to promote products and gather information about their needs
• Product Knowledge: Visit Correctional Industries shops to stay familiar with product lines and services
• Sales Support:Prepare orders, price quotes, reports and marketing materials for customers
• Record Management:Maintain customer records and prepare weekly activity reports
• Issue Resolution:Follow up on customer concerns, inquiries and account activity

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position requires daily travel.
• When necessary to report to the office, the selected applicant will be assigned to report to the nearest State Correctional Institution (SCI) with availability.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional sales experience in a manufacturing or service oriented production operation, and a bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business administration, or a closely related area; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties: Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, or Wyoming,
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.