Summary of Job Duties: Under the general supervision of the National Sales Manager, generate and maximize sales volume to new accounts; screen prospective New Accounts; perform phone sales; conduct market research; and develop strategies to increase new accounts and increase sales on accounts that have no activity.

Specific Job Duties:

• Conduct phone calls to produce new sales and maximize sales volume to new accounts.
• Provide and complete the necessary research and documentation on potential new accounts.
• Organize mailings to prospective new accounts.
• Attend Sales Meetings, Sales Trainings, and product information sessions.
• Follow up courtesy call once account has been opened and placed their first order.
• Manage New accounts until optimal transfer time to a Sales Rep.
• Lead and manage selected assigned house accounts.
• Follow all department and company policies.
• All other tasks as assigned by the Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• 2 years applicable telemarketing, sales or customer service experience;
• Knowledge and understanding of sales;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-starter, self-motivated;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Proven experience of being persuasive, influential, and professional on the phone;
• Personable with Enthusiastic Attitude;
• Well organized, attention to detail and excellent follow through a must; and
• Must type 40 WPM.

Skills and/or Training Desired:

• Strong skills in identifying opportunities and new accounts;
• Highly motivated to work independently within established procedures.