Now Hiring - PEI Genesis - Manufacturing Sales Specialist in Philadelphia, PA

Full description of the position

*COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT*

*Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled*

SUMMARY:

The Sales Specialist is responsible for establishing and developing new customers for the company, while growing and maintaining existing customer. The individual must be able to identify customer problems and/or opportunities, know how PEI’s Family of products can be used to provide a solution, and be persuasive in selling the solution to the customer. The Sales Specialist is on the telephone for the majority of his/her workday and must be organized, disciplined, able to work at a quick pace, able to multi-task and self-sufficient in carrying out his/her job responsibilities. Ultimately, this individual will deliver the budgeted sales for his/her assigned accounts and/or territory.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Degree from four-year college or university preferred; or minimum of three to five years sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of the company’s sales training program is required.

TECHNICAL and/or MANAGERIAL JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Intermediate to advanced PC skills, as well as general knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is a must. Salesperson must show willingness to master internal computer system.
• Exhibit time management skills and ability to prioritize account coverage.
• Ability to recognize a problem or potential problem and react quickly and effectively.
• Display good communication skills, both written and verbal within and outside the company.
• Must demonstrate good team and human relation skills, reliability and trustworthiness.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and develop assigned customers for the company in a defined geographic market or industry; utilizing fast reliable service, quote follow-up, and literature and line card mailings, etc.
• Maintain and enhance existing customer relationships to increase the amount of business and the diversity of product that PEI-Genesis does with these customers by pursuing possibilities and opportunities beyond those initiated by the customer.
• Monitors and maintains through consistent customer dialogue, that all price requirements, delivery requirements, quality requirements and special handling requirements requested by customer are met in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Coordinates large bids, quotes, orders or opportunities with the Sales Manager and the Product Manager.
• Participate in annual budgeting process, providing suggested customer or geographical sales dollar budget, GP dollar budget and GP percent budget.
• Assist customers with technical information and requirements
• Back up team mates during busy and vacation times

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19116