K-T Industries is Hiring a Merchandising Sales Representative Near Effingham, IL
SALES TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVE Exciting Travel Opportunity with Company Vehicle and Expenses Paid FULL TIME POSITION Seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, and driven individual with a minimum of 2 years retail or merchandising experience with a minimum of 1 year experience in the retail and wholesale industry. Retail work history within the welding/tool wholesale industry is preferred. The individual will be responsible for servicing a geographic territory including but not limited to Houston, East Texas and Louisiana. They will be assigned an existing customer base where they will be expected to maintain and grow relationships by setting stores and increasing sales within current accounts. The sales representative in this position will have the opportunity to build and grow their customer base into their own territory. If you like to planogram, are a self-reliant and self-motivated individual and enjoy creating long lasting relationships, this is the job for you! Requirements The Territory Sales Representative will be responsible for:
Calling on and servicing established retail customers. Including, but not limited to
Ordering
Setting up new departments
Keeping the K-T display successfully merchandised
Showing new items
Demonstrating Items
Attending grand openings
Travel 80% with overnight travel 3-4 nights a week
Working with Regional Sales Manager to develop sales strategies and meet year end goals
Help identify trends and potential new products.
Complete Administrative Tasks Including but not limited to:
Completing Calendar Protocol
Expense Reporting
CRM
Keeping Contacts updated
REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong time management skills
Highly Organized and Self Motivated
High school diploma required and bachelor's degree preferred
A clean and valid driver's license
Good Credit
Personal motivation for success
Computer proficiency Including word, excel, and social media programs
Minimum of 1 year merchandising Experience in wholesale industry