What are the responsibilities and job description for the OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE position at COPE PLASTICS INC?
We are seeking a motivated and driven Outside Sales Representative to join our St Paul, MN branch! This role is ideal for someone who excels at building relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and providing exceptional customer support in a fast‑paced environment.
Base salary starts at $69K/year monthly commissions.
Essential Functions:
- Travels throughout assigned territory to pursue and acquire new business and maintains existing business.
- Plans sales activities and monitors industry and competitor trends.
- Provides applications assistance by determining customer needs; creating and upgrading product applications; and sourcing products for customers.
- Presents, reviews and negotiates quotes and contracts, provides feedback to questions from account managers and centralization and assists in credit collection.
- Confers and shares customer information with account and branch managers and prepares sales reports.
Why you should apply:
- Competitive benefit package (Group Health & Dental and Vision Insurance)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Substantial holidays
- Paid time-off
- Company Car program
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Qualifications:Ideal Candidate Profile & Qualifications:
Candidates must have the ability and motivation to prospect new customers as well as maintain and grow relationships with existing customers. An ability to grasp the industries we serve and ultimately provide excellent customer service, quality products and long-term solutions to our customers in those industries is crucial. We are looking for a critical thinker who can lean forward, anticipate customers’ needs, and help them solve their problems.
- Mechanical aptitude or engineering knowledge a plus.
- Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
- Experience in plastics or industrial sales strongly preferred.
License(s)/Certifications(s):
- Must have valid driver’s license to participate in the Company Car program.
Education:
- Requires a minimum of a HS diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Salary : $69,000 - $86,000