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Advantage Solutions lists this Sales Representative Inside opportunity in syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sales Representative Inside
Job Locations
US-NY-Buffalo | US-NY-Syracuse
Primary Posting Location : City
Buffalo
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
NY
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
14225
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Sales (Professional)
Minimum
USD $16.06/Hr.
Maximum
USD $20.05/Hr.
Summary
Inside Sales Representative
Build real relationships, close real deals, and grow your sales career - all from the phone.
About the Role
We grow people, brands, and businesses - and it starts with you. As an Inside Sales Representative , you'll be the voice on the other end of the line that turns prospects into loyal, long-term customers. You'll connect with an assigned group of clients over phone, email, and fax, building relationships from that first cold call all the way through to closed sales and repeat business.
This is a role for someone who thrives on the thrill of hitting a goal and the satisfaction of building a client relationship that lasts. You'll own your book of business, track your own progress, and have real influence over your monthly, quarterly, and annual numbers. If you love people, love a challenge, and want a clear path to grow in sales, this is your next move.
Join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career alongside great people in a growing industry. Apply today!
What We Offer
Full-time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and career development
Generous paid time off
What You'll Do
Make outbound and handle incoming calls to hit your sales and call goals
Partner with your Inside Sales Manager to help the company hit its income and expense targets by executing marketing strategies
Grow sales by managing promotional spending smartly within client guidelines
Meet or beat client goals for sales, distribution, and promotional volume, working cross-functionally to get it done
Bring fact-based, data-driven solutions to every customer conversation
Pursue incremental growth through volume-producing merchandising opportunities
Represent a manufacturer in the tobacco and nicotine products industry with professionalism and confidence
Who We're Looking For
High school diploma or GED required; must be 21+
Previous sales experience is a plus, but drive matters more
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Great interpersonal skills - people like talking to you
Organized, detail-oriented, and energized (not rattled) by a fast-paced environment
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and interruptions while staying focused on results
Good to Know
This position is open until filled, so don't wait to apply.
Ready to grow your sales career with a company that grows people? Apply today.
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The Sales Representative makes sales calls on assigned groups of customers via telephone, e-mail, and fax to establish and qualify clients/prospects. Establishes, maintains, and expands client lists and keeps daily record of calls and information requests sent. Takes orders, closes sales, and prepares appropriate documentation. In addition, responsible for revenue budget achievement, meeting client quotas, reaching account goals on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis, expanding sales, and ensures positive long-term relationships and high potential for repeat business with customers.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Expand Sales
Make Outbound and Incoming calls to achieve sales and call goals
Continue to add clients purchased by Customer
Send email blast and mail out per Client requirements
Expand customer base and customer distribution
Receive and expedite all new business calls from CDM's, BDM's, and outside sources
Revenue Budget Achievement
Assist Inside Sales Manager in achieving Company income and expense budgets by ensuring all marketing strategies are implemented
Increase sales through efficient management of promotional spending within client guidelines
Client Quota Achievement
Meet or exceed clients' goals for sales, distribution, and promotional volume by working with all related departments for assigned customer
Utilize appropriate sales materials and data to deliver fact based solutions to customers
Existing SKU Achievement
Ensure incremental sales through distribution of new products and maintenance of existing SKU's
Sales Growth and Reporting
Achieve incremental growth by pursuing volume-producing merchandising at assigned customer account
Provide monthly business updates
Process Development
Work with Inside Sales Manager to identify process/system enhancement for tracking, call efficiency, reporting, and any other identified improvement areas
Miscellaneous
Provide necessary documentation to BAA to ensure all new customers are set up in GenWeb
Work with BDM and Customers to determine Trade Show and special programs participation
Assist with set-up, sell, and dismantle if attending Trade Shows
Maintain distribution grid, contract log, and other trackers as requested
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
Travel up to as needded
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
Previous sales experience a plus
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Demonstrates a high level of result-orientated performance
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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