Sales Representative

New-Indy Containerboard; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Hickory, NC is seeking a full-time Sales Representative to grow profitable accounts.

You will sell new accounts, service existing ones through regular contact, and handle customer specifications and orders while traveling extensively.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years outside selling experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years outside selling experience or related experience and college course work.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and ability to drive.
• Able to load and unload samples from vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Sell new, profitable accounts.
• Service existing accounts through regular contact.
• Follow-up on past due collections.
• Knowledge of products, machine limitations, and costing variables.
• Follow-up on customer specifications in regard to particular orders.
• Process all required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing annual sales budget forecasts.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Outside sales

Driver's license

Sample handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: NC- Hickory (2) - Hickory, NC 28601


• Position Type: Full Time


• Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Travel Percentage: More than 50%


• Job Shift: Day


• Job Category: Sales

SUMMARY

Responsible for the selling and servicing of profitable accounts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sell new, profitable accounts


• Service existing accounts through regular contact.


• Follow-up on past due collections.


• Knowledge of products, machine limitations, and costing variables.


• Follow-up on customer specifications in regard to particular orders.


• Process all required paperwork on a timely basis.


• Assist in preparing annual sales budget forecasts.


• Comply with company policies and procedures.


• Additional duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, stand, and sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. In addition, the employee frequently drives to and from customers and prospects and may experience hazardous driving conditions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

No license Required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED


• Two years outside selling experience or related experience and college course work


• Valid drivers license, safe driving record, and ability to drive


• Able to load and unload samples from vehicle

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• College degree, preferably in graphics or packaging.


• Experience in the corrugated box industry