Description
Pratt Industries, a leader in sustainable and innovative corrugated packaging solutions, is seeking high-energy, dedicated, and technically-minded Sales Representatives to join our team in Lewisburg, OH. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to our exciting growth objectives. As a Sales Representative, you will focus heavily on prospecting, relationship development, and value-based selling, working closely with manufacturing, customer service, and quality teams to sell and service our corrugated packaging products.
*This position offers a compensation structure plus commission and will be located primarily in Columbus, Ohio.
Responsibilities related to GROWTH include:
- Keeping an updated and accurate list of prospects and accounts
- Analyzing and qualifying prospective accounts
- Conducting initial contact and subsequent sales calls to accounts, selling and establishing relationships necessary to produce first time and repeat business
- Surpassing sales quota commitments for your area of responsibility
Responsibilities related to ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT include:
- Implementing sales strategies
- Creating and maintaining customer and prospective relationships
- Managing and closing new sales
- Pricing and value proposal creation
- Managing working capital and improving cash flow
- Working closely with plant management and fellow sales associates
- Traveling as necessary to cover territory and fulfill any other responsibilities
- Keeping current on the competitive activity in the area
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Outside selling experience or related experience or a college degree
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and ability to drive
- Able to load and unload samples from vehicle
- Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
- College degree, preferably in graphics, packaging, sales or business.
- Experience in the corrugated box industry – internships and co-ops
