What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Sales Representative - Industrial Manufacturing (34807) position at Activ8 Recruitment and Solutions?
An international manufacturer of extruded plastic components for use in a wide array of industries is looking for a motivated Entry-Level Sales Representative to join their team in the Northern Dayton, OH area. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing, sales-focused mindset and at least 1 year of prior experience in sales, preferably in manufacturing industries.
This is a direct-hire position that offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
Entry-Level Sales Representative Responsibilities:
- Identify opportunities for new business development and establish relationships with potential customers
- Interface with customers and clients regarding product issues, quality assurance, questions, etc.
- Collaborate with sales teams and clients on matters of market analysis, product planning, and expected demand
- Travel to customer sites as needed
- Create price quotations and negotiate prices and costs with customers; secure product orders and follow up on tracking and delivery
- Data entry of order and customer information
- Prepare sales data and other information and make presentations to sales team
- Other duties as assigned
Entry-Level Sales Representative Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree preferred; minimum of an Associate’s degree or other combination of education and relevant experience
- Ability to travel up to 75%, regionally
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
- This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 20 pounds, lift in excess of 20 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions/Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Dayton, OH (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dayton, OH (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000