District Sales Representative - St. Louis, MO

Dart Container; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an outside sales representative for Dart and SOLO products. You will drive sales through established networks and new prospects in the St. Louis area. Enjoy a culture of belonging, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Vehicle allowance

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of outside sales experience in food service or related field.
• Residency in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales by calling on distributors and prospecting new business.
• Document account information in a CRM system and attend tradeshows.

Skills

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Are you ready to join a company that delivers excellence? Dart is a leader in our industry, and you can help make a difference every day. As a privately held company owned by the Dart family, we pride ourselves on our employees who are, and can be, the key to Dart's long-term success. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven outside sales representative to represent two iconic brands - Dart and SOLO products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a manufacturer's representative, you will generate sales by calling on an established network of distributors as well as prospect for new business by calling on end-users (e.g., hospitals, universities, restaurants) in an assigned territory that includes St. Louis, MO. In addition to making daily sales calls, you will:

• Collaborate with co-workers in a professional manner to foster harmony and productivity.
• Analyze customer inquiries and opportunities, negotiating solutions related to service, quality, pricing, and representation.
• Identify customer needs, motives, and solutions by linking different aspects of the marketplace.
• Secure and report market and competitive information relevant to selling Dart products.
• Resolve customer inquiries systematically regarding service, quality, and pricing.
• Document account information in a CRM system and attend occasional tradeshows, meetings, and events.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• A culture of belonging
• Work from your home office during corporate business hours
• Top-notch training in product knowledge and selling skills
• Opportunity for long-term career growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings through our 401(k) program
• Competitive base salary plus 20% annual bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Supportive colleagues and learning opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, life, disability, and wellness benefits

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of outside sales experience in food service, paper distribution, or a related field, including product/service sales to customers/businesses. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Residency in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area
• Strong relationship-building, growth-driving, and opportunity-pursuing skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with CRM software such as Salesforce is preferred

Overview

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy food & drinks wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for over 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company with 13,000 employees, headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations across four countries.

Benefits

Full-time Dart employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid vacation and holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts, and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates will undergo drug testing and background checks at the time of offer, excluding THC/marijuana/cannabis unless required by law. Dart is an equal opportunity employer, considering all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations, contact Dart at [phone] Ext 3370 or [e-mail]. For application assistance, call [phone] Ext 3390 or email [e-mail].