Entry-Level Sales Representative -- Plastics (34807)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company in Dayton, OH is seeking an Entry-Level Sales Representative to join their team. This direct-hire position offers excellent opportunities for recent graduates, competitive salary, and benefits including health, dental, and 401(k) matching. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, be able to establish customer relationships, and will preferably have a degree. Experience in sales and manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Motivated candidate with 1-3 years of prior experience in sales.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Experience in manufacturing industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for new business development with potential customers.
• Interface with customers regarding product issues and quality assurance.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.
• Create and negotiate price quotations with customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor Degree preferred; minimum of an Associate’s degree

Job description

An international manufacturer of extruded plastic components for use in a wide array of industries is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Sales Representative to join their team in the Northern Dayton, OH area. This is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing, professional mindset and 1-3 years’ prior experience in sales. Prior experience in manufacturing industries is a plus. This is a direct-hire position that offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Outside Sales Representative Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for new business development and establish relationships with potential customers
• Interface with customers and clients regarding product issues, quality assurance, questions, etc.
• Collaborate with sales teams and clients on matters of market analysis, product planning, and expected demand
• Travel to customer sites as needed
• Create price quotations and negotiate prices and costs with customers; secure product orders and follow up on tracking and delivery
• Data entry of order and customer information
• Prepare sales data and other information and make presentations to sales team
• Other duties as assigned

Outside Sales Representative Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree preferred; minimum of an Associate’s degree or other combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to travel as needed to meet with prospective and existing customers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
• This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 20 pounds, lift in excess of 20 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.