outside sales representative

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will be creating and maintaining business relationships with manufacturers and other businesses as you keep them supplied with corrugated boxes. Our objective is to have long-lasting business partners. We want to show them that we are their best option as a supplier of corrugated boxes, and they will save money by staying with us. This role requires a proactive and solution-oriented approach to identify and pursue new business opportunities while providing exceptional customer service to existing accounts.
Responsibilities
· Generate sales leads and build sustainable relationships.

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Identify and qualify potential new customers within the assigned territory
• Conduct sales calls, presentations, and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at customer accounts.
• Understand customer needs and provide customized packaging solutions.
• Prepare and present proposals and quotations.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer inquiries effectively.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.
• Drive the company van to new customers to help develop a friendly business relationship and pick up samples.
• Follow-through with the customer to give them a solid line of communication throughout the entire order process.
• Hold weekly meetings with the sales team to discuss business acquisition and tactics.

Qualifications
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to build a long-lasting rapport with customers.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Efficiency and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Valid Driver's license

This is an in-office Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour plus commission
Benefits:
· 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Schedule:
· 8 hour shift

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:
· Sales: at least 2 years (Preferred)