Sales Representative - Hartford County (Connecticut)

Martignetti Companies•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Sales Representative is responsible for sales activities and goal attainment in assigned accounts, developing customer business relationships, and managing and executing marketing and merchandising activities. The role acts as a business manager and coordinator for company activities within the assigned accounts. It is located in the Hartford County, Connecticut area and is commission-based, with estimated annual commissions of $80,000; actual commissions vary based on sales.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of sales experience.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license, vehicle registration, and reliable vehicle.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use a tablet or iPad.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong negotiating skills.

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent work experience, training, or education preferred.
Sales experience in the beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Achieve sales revenue and growth targets for the assigned territory.
Present, promote, and sell products and services to assigned accounts.
Develop and execute sales strategies to identify and achieve sales objectives.
Study customer, industry, and product data and trends to generate business solutions.
Perform cost-benefit and needs analyses to meet customer needs.
Resolve customer concerns and issues professionally and promptly.
Develop professional and technical skills through training programs.
Recommend alternative solutions to create opportunities for distribution, volume, and profit.
Coordinate sales initiatives with customers to drive growth and opportunity.
Manage account receivables for the territory.
Attend sales meetings.
Travel frequently, with travel stated as 70%, and lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds.