Sales Representative - Wood Packaging & Lumber
(Sales & Marketing)
Full Time
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Louisiana, Louisiana, United States
Job#170614SR – Sales Representative – Wood Products – Louisiana
Location: United States
Education Required: BS Degree in Marketing preferred
Years Experience Required: 5 years of Lumber and wood packaging and component sales experience in the south required.
Job Description:
The Sales Representative will provide sales for a manufacturer and distributor of wholesale lumber, panel goods, and industrial wood packaging from Louisiana.
Responsibilities:
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Build market position in our industry by locating and closing new accounts
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Create and build long-lasting relationships on multiple levels with various customers—from Production and Shipping/Receiving
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Develop and negotiate customized pricing contracts while understanding risk/reward
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Communicate internally with Company Purchasing, Production, Transportation
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Close business face to face through traveling and by telephone
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Understand and effectively present Company’s capabilities, products, and services as well as visit with customers to present our industry-leading service elements
Job Requirements:
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Speak and write fluently in both English and Spanish language is a plus.
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Develop positive working relationships with all team members
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Display initiative with a "self-starter" attitude
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Demonstrate excellence by the ability to prioritize and multi task with a strong attention to detail
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Represent company initiatives via oral presentations to both small and large groups
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Exhibit professionalism by proficient use of computer software programs (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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Strive for success by a willingness to travel in support of the business needs
Employment Qualifications:
Compensation
Wage: $50-70k/year depending on experience