Outside Sales Representative - Southern New England Market

About the Role

Piedmont Plastics is hiring an Outside Sales Representative for our Hartford/Springfield branch located in Agawam, MA. The territory will support the Southern New England Market, and the employee may live in this market with the understanding that travel to the Agawam facility will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and referrals.
• Provide sales support to existing accounts, work and close daily opportunities, and continuously expand the customer base.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Communicate daily with the sales team and management on the status of orders and customer concerns.
• Maintain and enhance product and technical knowledge in the plastics industry.
• Follow up on leads and application opportunities.
• Contribute to the team effort.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of outside sales experience in plastics, industrial distribution, or graphics-related sales with a track record of exceeding assigned sales goals.
• A personal vehicle in good condition.
• Basic computer skills.
• A willingness and desire to travel almost exclusively, including some overnight travel.
• A positive attitude and team-player mentality.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages (base plus monthly commissions).
• Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage.
• Paid time-off and employer-matching 401(k) plan.
• Auto and cell phone allowance.

A chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees.