Sales Representative

Carolina Container LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Container LLC is seeking a sales professional to drive profitable accounts in Hickory, NC. The role focuses on acquiring new customers, maintaining existing relationships, and ensuring timely paperwork and budgeting support.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, plus two years outside selling experience and a valid driver’s license. The job entails day shifts and regular travel to customers and prospects, with a likelihood of driving and loading samples as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years outside selling experience or related experience and college coursework.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to load and unload samples from a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Sell new, profitable accounts.
• Service existing accounts through regular contact.
• Follow-up on past due collections.
• Know products, machine limitations, and costing variables.
• Follow-up on customer specifications for orders.
• Process required paperwork on time.
• Assist in preparing annual sales budget forecasts.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Customer service

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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