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Direct Sales Professional
Minnesota region
Company Overview
With over 40 years in business, we are a world leader in the manufacturing and supply of engraved products and associated supplies such as hot, cold and digital stamping foils. Our businesses service the Graphic Arts Industry (sheet fed & narrow web) with facilities and operations located worldwide. Our products are utilized to decorate, enhance and add value to a wide range of diverse products.
Job Description
Universal Engraving, Inc. and Infinity Foils, Inc. is looking for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude in the Midwest area. This person would proactively sell our products and assist our customers with engraving design and foil recommendations. This person needs to be a proven professional with skill to lead growth in profits and revenues.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prospect, qualify, and close new accounts, as well as manage and enhance existing accounts
- Educate customers by developing and maintaining expert level knowledge of products, pricing, and market differentiators
- Build and maintain customer relationships
- Provide exceptional customer service by responding in a timely manner to customer needs
- Maintain a specific sales geographic territory, to include MN, ND, SD, IA, and Portions of Central Canada
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
- Proven 5 years hunting and selling solutions in a business-to-business sales environment
- Entrepreneurial attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Experienced user of Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Effective multi-tasker that can handle surprises in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Foil stamping and embossing experience in the Graphic Arts Industry is a plus
Ideally, candidates for this position will work onsite, however potential work from home exists. Travel would be throughout the Midwest and a company and/or rental car will be provided for all business/sales travel. Company laptop and company credit card are provided for business/travel expenses. A competitive benefits package and opportunity for bonus potential are offered as well. Universal Engraving, Inc./Infinity® Foils, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Universal Engraving, Inc./Infinity® Foils, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.