Now Hiring - Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions - Entry / Jr Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Supplier (31014) in Elk Grove Village, IL

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An international industrial supplier near Elk Grove Village is seeking an Entry / Jr level Outside Sales Representative to support their business development operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Marketing and experience selling industrial products or materials to manufacturing customers. Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain a network of prospective customer accounts to produce new sales leads * Connect with existing accounts to understand their current business needs, and alert them to new product and service offerings that may be of interest * Communicate the product's utility to prospective customers * Provide excellent customer service at every stage of the sales process, ensuring customers receive their order exactly to their specifications * Collaborate with engineering, production and quality departments on product changes * Maintain customer files, sales reports, part number files, and pricing * Provide accurate quotations for products * Assist in other areas when necessary Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. * Prefer at least one (1) year of related experience. Entry-level candidates with internship experience are encouraged to apply! * Able to travel 50% of the time nationwide. Occasional international travel may be required. * Japanese language ability a plus but not required * Excellent communication and customer service skills * Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite *Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. *has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 25 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification - some positions require drug screening and vehicle driving reports. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidate. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Yearly bonus Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: * Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Elk Grove Village, IL 60007: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 50% (Preferred) Work Location: In person