Territory Sales Representative

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 world’s largest retail, industrial and e-commerce customers. Creeden provides exceptional value in all sales & marketing activities to grow our manufacturer & retail partner’s 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:

· Bachelor’s 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 driver’s 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

Salary : $70,000