Now Hiring - Creeden and Associates - Media And Communication Territory Sales Representative in Minneapolis, MN

Full description of the position

Territory Sales Representative

For over 40 years, Creeden has been one of the leading sales & marketing firms in the Home Improvement Industry proudly representing some of the most powerful brands with the worlds largest retail, industrial and e-commerce customers. Creeden provides exceptional value in all sales & marketing activities to grow our manufacturer & retail partners business through field sales, trade show support, headquarter programs and relationship management.

Location: Wisconsin & Minnesota Territory

Job Title: Territory Sales Representative

Duties & Responsibilities

Sell and consult on new products and programs to independent retail hardware stores.

Maintain an excellent working knowledge of our manufacturers programs and products.

Work with retail store management to implement new or updated manufacturer programs, assisting with merchandising needs.

Establish and manage relationships with retail customers.

Strong focus on planning, organization, and reporting.

Manage customer information, create action reports, submit orders and customer requests in company exclusive sales app system.

Attend trade shows (up to 8 per year), normally over weekend.

Required Competencies

Customer Focused Our number one goal is to serve our customers. Providing outstanding service to internal and external customers is a daily process and goal.

Work Ethic & Integrity We represent a culture of hard work and ethical business principles. We look for individuals with a high level of personal integrity.

Problem Solving - Excellent problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking is a must when serving our customers. We want engaged, thoughtful and conscientious employees with the ability to make decisions to solve the customers needs.

Continuous Improvement Core to our business belief is the understanding that things can always be improved. Openness to changing oneself and personal improvement is expected.

Product Knowledge - Develops and maintains vast knowledge of the products and services being offered.

Communication Strong written and verbal communication.

Professionalism We expect our associates to project a high level of professionalism and business etiquette including a professional appearance and communication style.

MS Office Must be proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to Travel Overnight travel is expected to support sales efforts, trade shows, industry events and field resets (~60%).

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

5 Years Equivalent Work Experience

Acceptable Driving Record

Benefits

Creeden offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Volunteer Hours

Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (HSA & FSA Options)

Life & Disability Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Salary plus Bonus Opportunity

Company Car & Gas Card

Company Cell Phone & Tablet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• Share your experience in outside territory sales in a nutshell
• In your previous roles, how would you characterize the extent of your travel? Was it generally satisfactory, or did it tend to be excessive? What would you consider excessive travel?
• What salary range are you targeting for this position?
• When managing multiple ideas simultaneously, what is your preferred approach or process?
• Do you possess a valid drivers license, along with a driving record that meets acceptable standards? (Acceptable standards: no major violations, limited minor violations, compliance with state laws, etc.)
• Please indicate your proficiency levels in the following technologies:

Smart Phone, Tablet, CRM or related System.

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road