* Joliet, IL, USA

* Base Commission

* Full Time

*Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, 401(k) with Company Match, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Work Hours, Company Paid Lunches-1x per week, Employee Assistance Program*

*Ability to earn Base Commission Bonus **Company Description**

**Phelps the Uniform Specialists** has been providing companies, large and small, with exceptional service for over two decades. We are your one-stop industrial supplier of garments, dust control, towels, mats, and janitorial supplies. We offer the highest standard of garments and products available, designed for all work environments. At Phelps, we offer something called SGS or "Smart Garment System." The SGS is a part of the laundering process which allows us to better track, launder and even sort garments using RFID technology. This technology allows us to ensure 100% accurate deliveries to our valued customers. Servicing Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri since 1981.

**Phelps the Uniform Specialists** is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

*Phelps the Uniform Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.*

**Outside Sales Representative**

We are seeking a high-energy, passionate, and customer-focused professional sales representative to assist us in growing our business-to-business membership sales in this specific territory. The candidate will be involved in both warm-lead follow-up, cold calls, and prospecting. This position has uncapped commissions with income potential depending on your level of success! Base Commission Bonus.

Key responsibilities include:

* Build strong and successful long-lasting relationships with new customers

* Gathering and utilizing business intelligence on prospects to support sales calls, product presentations and driving new business

* Analyze prospective customers' needs and meet those needs via proposals, negotiations and business contracts

* Schedule and complete weekly prospecting activities to include cold calling and tele-prospecting with key decision makers

* Educate customers on how our products and services can benefit them financially and professionally

* Achieve annual sales targets and average weekly revenue quotas on a consistent basis

* Implement an effective sales strategy to drive sales for each individual customer

* Ensure the successful installation and transition of accounts to the service team to include accurate and timely completion of all contracts

* Collaborate with marketing department to expand brand presence through appropriate marketing materials

* Developing and qualifying leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling and lead generation campaigns

* Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including visits, calls, orders, sales, lost business and any customer relationship problems

* Develop new business leads through networking and research

Skills & Qualifications:

* Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals and overcome obstacles

* Enthusiastic drive to succeed with obvious confidence and competitive nature

* Solid prospecting abilities & excellent customer relationship skills

* Skillful negotiation, presentation, closing, abilities

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to travel frequently within territory to meet face to face with customers

* Exceptional time management skills

REQUIREMENTS:

* High School/GED Required

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or Marketing preferred

* 2-3 years B2B outside sales experience; industry experience a plus

* Experience with salesforce.com or other sales database systems preferred

**Benefits**

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Company Paid Lunches - 1x per month!

Employee Assistance Program

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