Sales Consultant / Conseiller Aux Ventes

Sales Consultant / Conseiller Aux Ventes

The Sales Consultant solicits and secures new clients for linen, workwear industrial uniforms and facility services, sells and promotes approved, targeted products and services within a designated sales territory. Reports to the Regional Sales Manager and works closely with the General Manager. Essential Functions include: soliciting and securing new clients, selling and promoting all approved lines of service or product within a designated sales territory, meeting or exceeding sales quotas and expectations, proactively identifying, soliciting, and motivating targeted prospects using various methods, maintaining sales records and accurately filling out new client paperwork, participating in promotions, contests, meetings, and training, following company sales policies and procedures, presenting a professional image, building relationships, communicating openly, educating customers, managing customer needs, and working with other departments to smoothly transition a new customer. Safely operate a vehicle on each trip, following all applicable laws and company policy, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and ensuring regular vehicle maintenance. Attend/work trade shows and marketing events as required. Monitor and report competitive activity. Follow written and verbal instructions. Perform other tasks as directed by supervision. Additional Functions may include working with and supporting other sales personnel or functions as required by supervision.

Requirements Qualifications include: excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French, ability to comprehend and follow direction, strong time management skills, proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, having and maintaining a valid driver's license and maintaining a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, safety or other violations, recognizing colors, sizes, and types of product, counting, adding, and subtracting accurately, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment. Education/Experience includes a college degree preferred or two years sales experience. Compensation is $120,000 to $150,000 per year between base salary and commission pay, monthly car allowance provided for driving within your territory, and an excellent benefit package.

Typical Physical Activity: Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Typical Environmental Conditions include vehicles on public roads, inside general offices, customer locations, areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center or depot. Travel Requirements are daily, driving by vehicle within a designated sales territory.