Representative, Outside Sales

Samuel Packaging Systems Group

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Sales professional in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The candidate will develop sales in their territory, conduct on-site presentations, and maintain key customer relationships. An ideal candidate has over 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the metals industry, and strong skills in communication and organization. The position also requires proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Join an organization committed to customer service and professional growth.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years sales experience required.
Experience in the metals industry is preferred.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Hitting targeted sales and tonnage goals on an annual basis.
Develop assigned territory to uncover sales opportunities.
Conduct on-site sales presentations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

AS400

Job description

Hitting targeted sales and tonnage goals on an annual basis.

Develop assigned territory to uncover every possible sales opportunity.

Conduct on site sales presentations.

Develop key relationships with all key decision makers within existing and prospective customer base.

Provide value added opportunities to both the customer and Samuel organization.

Grow existing customer business by introducing new products and services and can sell the value in the services we provide.

Responsible for customer inventory management.

Educate customers by providing market relevant information to help with their business decisions.

Maintain quality service by adhering to policies, procedures, and standards.

Attending trade shows / conferences within the assigned territory.

Develop sales skills and product knowledge through education, including meetings and trainings, and seminars.

Travel within sales territory to meet prospects and customers.

Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 5 years Sales experience required.

Experience in the metals industry is preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to meet deadlines.

Must be a self‑motivated and able to work without direct supervision.

Able to function effectively in a team‑oriented environment.

Demonstrated ability to effectively identify, communicate and solve problems.

Must be willing to travel up to 40 percent of the time.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlookand PowerPoint.

Familiarity with Computers, and software such as, (Excel, Word, AS400, Microsoft Outlook, phones, company documentation) etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to safely visit and evaluate the production facility which may include climbing stairs, wearing required PPE, following safety local safety protocols, standing, stooping for extended periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily office environment

Ability to travel within a designated territory via car and plane as needed to visit and evaluate the customers’ facility and production needs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

SAMSA

About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

About the Team

At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need – any time, anywhere and from a single source. Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in‑house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.

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