Outside Sales Representative - Laird Plastics

Outside Sales Representative

The Outside Sales Representative is the heart and soul of our sales force. Are you a hunter and solution-driven seller who loves the thrill of cultivating new business and delivering results? The Outside Sales Representative at Laird Plastics will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution-oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers. Our most successful OSRs are quick learners, self-competitive, empathetic, and highly skilled at reading people and situations. If this sounds like you, this opportunity may be a great fit!

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service

Actively manage and call upon key accounts (current and prospective) regularly

Collaborate with Inside Sales Reps to drive new business growth throughout territory

Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities

Identify customer's buying trends and strategize a plan to further meet their needs

Thoroughly understand our value proposition to meet client needs

Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

Strong business writing and verbal presentation skills including story telling in both formats

Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow

Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to think and act independently within a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Proven track record of successful client acquisition and business development

Outstanding organizational, time management, and planning skills

Ambitious mindset with a documented success in exceeding sales goals and objectives

Understanding of and demonstrated ability to apply value pricing principles to optimize profitability

High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism

High School Diploma or GED required

BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience

Plastics/industrial distribution experience

Territory management experience

About the Company: Laird Plastics provides comprehensive supply chain coordination to the industry's leading manufacturers, distributing plastic sheets, rods, and films through our 50+ locations. We proudly service major industries in aerospace, signage & print graphics, transportation, manufacturing, semiconductor, marine, military & government, medical and more!

Benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical, and life insurance, 401k with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunity for growth and career advancement, and more.

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