Outside Sales Representative

We are seeking a Outside Sales Representative to join our Peoria, IL branch!

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.

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

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.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

Candidates must have the ability and motivation to seek out new business as well as growing and maintaining existing business and relationships in the territory. This position is a great fit for a self-starter.

Education: Requires a minimum of a HS diploma or GED + two years college education OR equivalent capabilities

Experience: A minimum of three years industrial sales experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: Must have valid driver's license and have daily access to an automobile with insurance coverage as required by state.