Outside Sales Representative

MRA Recruiting Services•Joliet, IL

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carlin Horticultural Supplies is currently seeking an Outside Salesperson at our Joliet, IL location. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for managing and growing an assigned territory covering Southwest Michigan, Indiana, and Eastern Illinois by developing strong customer relationships, identifying solutions for customer needs, and driving profitable sales growth.

Requirements

Outside Sales experience required.
selling skills
listening skills
customer relations
communication skills
organizational and self-motivation skills
math skills
computer competence
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A College Diploma with “Green Industry” sales experience preferred.
Preference for sales experience and horticultural background.

Responsibilities

Present a friendly, courteous, and positive attitude while representing Carlin Horticultural Supplies to our internal and external customers.
Able to set a sales plan, with the desire to grow professionally.
Excited about developing new customers and increasing sales.
Make in person sales calls and contacts as assigned to develop relationships, actively sell products, promote company events or special promotions.
Obtain customer requirements and product specifications for quoting/pricing of needs. Take and solicit sales orders from customers and process them.
Ability to travel daily, attend industry trade shows, attend industry association meetings, and manage some overnight travel.