Sales Representative

Kansas City, Missouri, United States – 1226 N. Topping, 64120

About the role

Responsible for the selling and servicing of profitable accounts.

Responsibilities

• Sell new, profitable accounts
• Service existing accounts through regular contact
• Follow-up on past due collections
• Knowledge of products, machine limitations, and costing variables
• Follow-up on customer specifications in regard to particular orders
• Process all required paperwork on a timely basis
• Assist in preparing annual sales budget forecasts
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to drive
• Able to load and unload samples from vehicle
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales reports, operating instructions, and training and procedure manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, costs, proportions, percentages, and volume
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form

Qualifications

Candidates are preferred who offer the following:

• College degree, preferably in business or packaging

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, talk, hear, stand, and sit
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Frequently drives to and from customers and prospects and may experience hazardous driving conditions

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards – The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the area of sales and customer service. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the representative.
• Personal growth – Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the representative and supervisor.
• Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.