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Regional Corrugated Packaging Sales Representative
(Regional area: Connecticut and Massachusetts)
Regional Sales Representative Job Summary
Our company seeks a Regional Sales Representative to sell our packaging products and services within a particular region. In this role, you are responsible for identifying and following up with leads and making inside sales. Your main objective involves communicating with new and existing clients to understand their needs and then assisting them in selecting the required packaging products and services while taking their budget into consideration.
Our ideal candidate would have excellent interpersonal communication skills with some sales experience. However, we would consider the right candidate without sales experience that has the willingness to learn the corrugated packaging industry and the interest in developing a career in packaging sales. Depending upon your level of experience with sales and our product type, we may require on-site training to get you up to speed.
Starting salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience level.
Regional Sales Representative Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify sales leads and collect product information for packaging design and manufacturing purposes
- Inform clients about our packaging products and unique services
- Cultivate relationships with existing clients to secure their future business
- Utilize customer service and negotiation skills to close deals
- Use CRM software and update the database regularly in an effort to expand sales
Regional Sales Representative Requirements and Qualifications
- An associate's or a bachelor's degree (a plus)
- Proven customer service, negotiation, and sales skills
- Knowledge of using relevant CRM software and Microsoft Outlook
- The ability to work independently and travel sales region as needed
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000