Calderon Textiles is Hiring an Account Executive Sales Rep Near MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Calderon Textiles is an established company with the aim of providing quality textile products to its customers at affordable prices. The company has crafted a hybrid niche by servicing the Healthcare, Hospitality, and Industrial Laundry markets with a vast product offering. Calderon continues to spearhead textile innovation and deliver superior customer service with a guaranteed 24-hour response time and same day shipping.

The company is committed to people – an equal opportunity employer that engages in global commerce.

We are looking for an Account Executive Sales Rep for our Industrial Laundry Division in the North Central region. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to make a company-wide impact within an established industry.

The ideal candidate would reside in one of the below listed states.

Job Summary:

Maintain revenue sales, and Commission GM $ goal in accordance with yearly sales budget in the following states:
- IA, KS, MN, WI
Develop customer contacts, earn opportunities to bid, and win the business
Identify and obtain new independent large customers, utilizing buying group’s member list or laundries not tied to a group
Manage book of business by utilizing CRM system to manage the day-to-day
Implement strategic sales business plan in your territory to capture new segments in the marketplace that is outlined by CEO
Manage all national accounts that are assigned within your territory, including growth with existing business and/or relationship building with newly assigned accounts
Roll-out new all marketing campaign initiatives as directed by the CEO
Drive brand awareness campaigns and lead generation via networking and professional associations
Have comprehensive knowledge of all products
Generate, capitalize, and follow-up on leads from trade shows and networking events
Plans strategic travel within your region that does not exceed budget travel and entertainment set goals

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Minimum 3 years of tangible sales experience with a proven record of success
Must have experience using a CRM system to manage your day-to-day, progress leads, record activities, and schedule appointments
Prior experience in and knowledge of industrial and industrial laundries is a bonus
Ability to travel 25-75%
Articulate and persuasive oral and written communication skills
Superior professional presence and business acumen.
Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Word – correspondence, training material
- Excel – create price lists, export files into Excel & manipulate data.