Professional Sales Person – UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

UniFirst First Aid + Safety, a division of UniFirst Corporation, is seeking a reliable and hardworking Professional Sales Person to join its Sales Department. The role develops new business for UniFirst First Aid retail marketing through high-level selling skills. The company provides on-the-job training and offers a standard five-day work week with two days off; a variety of shifts are available, and work is offered up to 40 hours per week.

UniFirst First Aid + Safety provides first aid, AED, compliance training, safety, and PPE products to businesses across industries including manufacturing, offices, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government. The company describes its culture as family-oriented and diverse, with ongoing cross-training and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Two years of business-to-business selling experience.
• High-level selling skills, including strong prospecting and closing skills.
• Knowledge and exceptional sales experience.
• Ability to be resourceful.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Individuals using personal vehicles for business must meet UniFirst’s minimum auto insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Sell and promote First Aid products to new accounts with 75 or more employees and/or multiple locations.
• Develop new business and expand existing accounts by selling additional product lines, prioritizing first aid, facility services, and safety products.
• Address customer needs with products that support a safe, pleasant, and productive workplace.
• Use Lead 411 to grow the prospect pipeline.
• Organize and implement a work plan to maximize daily sales and reduce mileage between calls.
• Maintain a call average consistent with current company objectives.
• Set appointments, make cold calls, and obtain referrals to generate new business.
• Participate in sales meetings and carry out information provided there.
• Submit work orders, paperwork, and expense reports as required, ensuring accuracy and consistent paperwork flow.
• Communicate pertinent information about new accounts to the local Sales Manager, Territory Manager, and Regional Sales Manager.
• Keep informed about price changes and sell accordingly.
• Maintain a prospect database of accounts being developed.
• Participate in periodic promotions.
• Keep any personal vehicle used for company business clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Follow company policies in the UniFirst Employee Handbook and Green Guard Field Manual.
• Stay informed about competitors, their products, and prices, and share relevant pricing and product information with other employees during sales meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and ongoing cross-training.
• Hourly pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Direct payroll deposit.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 30% employee discount.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED