Job Description

Position:  Regional Sales Representative     FLSA:  Exempt

Supervisor:  Director of Sales

Location: Hybrid / Carol Stream, IL                                      

What You’ll Do
The Regional Sales Representative  is a technical sales representative based out of the Carol Stream, IL location. They work with assigned markets and customers to promote a variety of plant services with a primary emphasis to laser engraving and consumer good product sales across the Midwest region. They are responsible to solicit new business opportunities, manage the initial RFQ, part mark-ups, texture line-ups, customer coordination/consultation, and forecasting the EAD (estimated arrival dates) for upcoming jobs.  

• Pursues new business prospects and develops strong consultative relationship with existing customers
• Respond to customer RFQ’s
• Actively manage all quote opportunities in SAP
• Sell the combined offerings of Standex Engraving (Chemical, Laser, Tool Finishing, etc.)
• Provide customers with technical support and solutions (tooling, molded parts, etc…)
• Manage the details of upcoming jobs to ensure that tools are ready to move through the texturing process when they arrive in our facility
• Accurate and timely dissemination of information
• Other activities as required in support of department, as needed  

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree with major in engineering, business, sales/marketing or related field preferred
• 3+ years' experience in a laser sales and consumer goods product, or similar technical and/or sales role
• 3+ years' experience in automotive industry, tool/mold shops, texturing
• Some local travel (approximately 25-35%)

What We Value

• Detail orientated – strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional presence and demeanor
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; a succinct verbal and written communication style
• Ability to manage several priorities with tool shops, Tier 1 suppliers, molders, OEM’s
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to be flexible and adaptable to both internal and external customer needs
• Ability to influence through effective communication (presentations, written and verbal communications)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite products, internet navigation

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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