Sales Representative

Vitablend; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health supplement company in Minnesota is seeking a Sales Representative to establish and maintain customer relationships that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, proven sales success, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, collaborating with marketing, and addressing customer complaints. This role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related fields required.
• Proven success in sales, preferably in a related industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to exceed revenue targets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure quality leads for sales.
• Address and resolve escalated customer complaints.
• Utilize market analysis tools to understand customer behavior.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

The Sales Representative is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with customers to facilitate business growth and profitability. In addition, the Sales Representative manages accounts and/or product line(s) to align with critical sales activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure the sales team has quality leads to pursue
• Evaluate sales practices and procedures to determine whether they are effective in generating sales and adjust as necessary
• Recommend and implement improvements to current sales practices and procedures as needed
• Address and resolve customer complaints that are escalated
• Develop and maintain an effective step-by-step process of nurturing leads and closing sale
• Utilize market analysis tools to determine customer behavior, market trends, and competitor activity
• Communicate and coordinate as needed with Sales on any product issues and requests that require immediate action and/or resolution
• Notify customers of supplier, product, and documentation changes via appropriate communication platforms (e-mail, fax, telephone, etc.)
• Identify key sales activities you will directly participate in and take ownership of which may include strategic accounts and/or strategic product lines to align with the most critical sales activities
• Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values, and fundamentals
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and ensure the same for direct reports
• Be flexible and open to adjusting your approach based on the evolving needs of your team, the market, and business
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, business management, or related field and/or experience required
• Proven track record of success in sales, preferably within a related industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Good judgment and professionalism when dealing with customers, suppliers, and internal team members
• Detail oriented with sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and balance workload to meet new business requirements
• Ability to negotiate win-win situations
• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ values and fundamentals