Now Hiring - Retail Sales Sales Account Specialist I in Fort Collins, CO

Whether you are a warehouse beginner or an expert there is a place for you at MFCP! Join a rapidly growing & family-oriented company with plenty of room to grow your career. We provide training and pay progression plans, generous educational reimbursement, plenty of paid time-off and competitive retirement and medical benefits.

Earn extra bonuses in your first year with MFCP!

Become part of our dedicated team and take advantage of all that Motion and Flow Controls Products has to offer:

• Working schedules – steady, reliable, and flexible work hours
• Competitive wages – a consistent paycheck, quarterly bonus, and pay progression plans
• Growth opportunities – on-the-job training and career advancement
• Benefits – healthcare, paid time-off, and competitive retirement plan
• Incentive Programs – new hire retention bonus and employee referral program
• A safe working environment – adhering to all current OSHA safety requirements

Position Summary: Sales Account Specialist's key responsibilities include and maintaining a customer base through Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and regular scheduled deliveries while developing and maintaining positive relationships.

Primary Duties:

• Sales Account Specialists maintain existing customers and support VMI accounts.
• Coordinate routes and schedules with branch manager and other TSMs.
• Coordinate efforts with all appropriate departments and personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Strive to consistently maximize profitability by utilizing programs, promotions and product support materials.
• Develop professional/technical knowledge through relevant professional associations and complete product training courses over time.
• Communicate regularly with management on sales goals, market trends, challenges and opportunities, review all accounts, attend training, and work with factory representatives regularly.
• Ensure that the highest level of customer service and ethical behavior are followed.
• Address and resolve all customer requests with a positive approach.
• Act as a technical resource for customers and others in the organization.
• Implement and follow up on sales directive from management.
• Maintain accurate and legible customer and catalog files when appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Comply with all company rules, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to strict Safety Guidelines.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description for Sales Account Specialists is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be over the age of 18 to apply.
• Bachelor's degree or working towards a degree.
• Inside/Outside Sales experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, in accordance with company guidelines.
• Excellent written & oral communication and strong relationship building skills required.
• Detail oriented with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions, as well as understand and apply more complex calculations such as gross profit/gross margin and averages.
• Solid computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs. Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 a plus.
• Must be a good listener with above average reasoning ability and make minimal mistakes. Must be a good learner whom can assimilate product knowledge and skills as they are presented.
• Experience with industrial distribution preferred. Familiarity with industrial and hydraulic hose and fittings, especially Parker Hannifin a plus.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• This position performs outside sales duties. Must work in office as necessary for meetings and to complete administrative duties.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people and personalities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and drive.
• Job requires frequent lifting up to 70 pounds, stooping, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, pulling, constantly walking/standing on cement flooring and climbing ladders as needed.
• Work environment may vary including warehouse containing moving equipment, fluctuating temperature and inventory in various storage arrangements, office work, manufacturing, machine shops, agricultural operations, and any other specific business operations of current or potential customers.
• The physical demands and work environment reflected are representative of those encountered by employees when performing the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary:

$25.00 - $29.00/hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, MFCP offers attractive benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Investment Plan, Life Insurance and Paid Time Off.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen and DMV record review, along with possible reference checks. Benefits: "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law." This Employer Participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person