Outside Sales Representative - Southern New England Market

About the role

Piedmont Plastics is hiring an Outside Sales Representative for the Hartford/Springfield branch located in Agawam, MA. The territory supports the Southern New England Market and requires travel to the Agawam facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and referrals.
• Provide sales support to existing accounts, work, and close daily opportunities, continuously expanding the customer base.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Communicate daily with sales team/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 experience 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 and the schedule to allow some overnight travel as well.
• A positive attitude and are a team player!

Qualifications

An ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of outside sales experience in plastics, industrial distribution, or graphics-related sales experience 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, and a positive attitude and team player mindset are essential qualifications.

Skills

• Outside sales experience in plastics, industrial distribution, or graphics-related sales.
• Track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness and desire to travel almost exclusively.
• Positive attitude and team player mindset.

Benefits

Piedmont Plastics offers industry-leading wages (base plus monthly commissions), a full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage; paid time-off, employer matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time-off, auto/Cell Phone allowance, and a chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees.

Pay

Industry-leading wages (base plus monthly commissions)

Schedule

The schedule allows for some overnight travel as well.