Now Hiring - Plus-Plus USA - Inside Sales Representative in Akron, OH

Full description of the position

Do you have a playful spirit and a strong worth ethic? Come work in the toy business!

As an Inside Sales Representative - your role will be focused on B2B sales or our toys to a broad and varied network of specialty retail customers including toys stores, gift shops, bookstores, hardware stores, garden centers and tourism shops, among many others. These sales efforts will be conducted primarily in the office by phone, email or online with a focus on customer retention, new business development and support of our outside independent sales representatives. In this role, you will be joining a growing team of sales and service professionals committed to the ongoing success and growth of Plus-Plus!

What is Plus-Plus? Take a look! [please apply online] is a unique creative toy that brings open-ended play to a broad range of ages and interests. We exist to open minds to the possibilities that lay before them through experimentation and play. We are ‘one shape with endless possibilities'! Our products are sustainably manufactured in Denmark in a factory that is 100% powered by wind energy.

Plus-Plus USA is the exclusive distributor of Plus-Plus toys in the United States with offices in Greenville, SC and Akron, OH. Our Akron offices manage the sales, service, and channel marketing functions to our broad network of retail customers including national, specialty and online retail partnerships.

Do you have experience or interest in one of these areas? Consider coming to work for us!

Our Akron based offices are a casual, friendly, and fun working environment that operates during daytime hours. We are looking for someone who is hard working, focused, dependable, and looking to grow.

Inside Sales Representative Job Responsibilities:

• Sales calling and communications – both inbound and outbound – via phone, video, email and online
• Sales and customer service for existing B2B retail partners
• Cold calling and development of prospective B2B retail partners
• Proficient use of email and other forms of electronic communication
• Learning and proficient use of our order management and CRM systems
• Sales channel oversight, analysis, strategic planning, and development
• Inside sales support for our network of independent outside representatives
• Work collaboratively with our administration, marketing, and operational teams
• Some potential trade show travel
• Implement and execute procedures and contribute to ongoing improvements

Skills Needed:

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Likeable, trustworthy and engaging personality

· Disciplined and driven with honesty and integrity

· Strong time management and organizational skills

· A customer focused mindset

· Previous sales experience a plus, but not required

Hours are 9am – 6pm, Monday through Friday. Full-time candidate preferred, but part-time may be considered. Please specify preference when applying.

Pay: starting at $35,000 plus bonuses / incentives

If interested, please send resume with a letter or a note as to why you are interested and believe you would be a good fit for this position.

For more information about Plus-Plus USA:

Website: [please apply online] Plus-Plus USA

Instagram: plusplususa

Twitter: @PlusPlusUSA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Akron, OH 44333: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about this position and why do you think you would be a good fit?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location