Sales Representative

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job ID: 218205

Job Posting closes: Friday, October 10, 2025

Required documents uploaded by: Monday, October 13, 2025

Agency Information: Kansas Correctional Industries - Lansing, KS

About the Position

Who can apply: Everyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Sales, Representative, Marketing, Clientele, Developing, Customer Relations

Compensation: $39,852.80 - $53,414.40

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary: This position promotes products and services provided by KCI to include PIE certified shops, KCI Traditional shops, to other state agencies, federal agencies, cities, counties, schools, churches and selected non-for-profit agencies located in the state of Kansas. All Sales Representatives share the responsibility of a vast geographical area within the state. Products promoted include, but are not limited to, all paint product, traffic signage, custom metal products, janitorial products, office furniture, dormitory furniture, office seating, lounge seating, ergonomic products, office panel systems, resident clothing, mattresses, and printed products. Offering advice for improvements as needed.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Schedules and conducts sales/service visits with customers; shows samples; writes orders.
• Makes sales presentations to large groups of prospective customers.
• Prepares and distributes price lists and catalogs.
• Acts as the primary contact person with clients in all matters pertaining to customer relations; receives and resolves customer complaints as they occur.
• Assists in the development and sale of new product lines.
• Supervises the production of promotional materials to be displayed at conventions, fairs, or other public exhibitions and in the preparation, collation, and mailing of price lists.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Qualifications: 6 months of experience in sales, marketing, or customer relations. Education may be substituted for experiences as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior-based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Warden for final approval. A second interview may be conducted. Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Deena Halfmoon

Email: Deena.Halfmoon@ks.gov

Phone: 620-625-7588

Mailing Address: PO Box 1568, Hutchinson, KS 67504

Job Application Process:

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

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Selection Process:

Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior-based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Director for final approval. A second interview may be conducted. Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference:

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required:

Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.