American Roots Hiring for Sales Representative at Westbrook, ME Full Time

Full Job Description

American Roots is a 100% American-made, union clothing manufacturer. Our mission is to create jobs that are more meaningful, fair, and good-paying. Through our example, we will help rebuild American manufacturing and its economy in a more just and sustainable way.

The Sales Representative will represent American Roots and our unique products.

The Sales Rep will be calling on existing clients and new prospects, always providing excellent customer services before, during, and after the sale to ensure retention and loyalty to the AR brand.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service and identification of potential new sales opportunities
• Identify appropriate prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business
• Possess in-depth product knowledge and be able to conduct presentations for potential and existing customers
• Prepare professional, complete, concise, and accurate s, proposals, and other documentation as required
• Achieve sales goals by assessing current client needs and following a defined selling process with potential buyers
• Coordinate with other sales reps to ensure company quotas and standards are being met, performing market research and regular competitor monitoring
• Develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals
• Promptly submit customers’ sales orders to the appropriate department for processing and production scheduling
• Resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer loyalty
• Expand brand image by attending Industry Conferences and Conventions

Competencies:

• Hardworking and self-motivated
• Ability to balance persuasion with professionalism
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Responds and follows through with detailed instruction for customer success
• Ability to manage time effectively, be motivated and organized.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional customer service skills

Qualifications:

• Personal integrity
• Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of the time
• Coachable with willingness to learn

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• Company sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match

Compensation will include a base salary, ranginig from $40,000-$50,000 plus commission and full benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westbrook, ME 04092: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location