Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a an experienced and goal oriented Sales Representative to develop and maintain customer relationships throughout the U.S. and Canada for the Consumer Goods and Medical division at Carpenter. This segment includes a product portfolio of Polyurethane Foam and converted Foam Products within Consumer Goods industries.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Sales Representative, you will be expected to understand the sales process beginning with developing and executing strategies for targeting new business and ending with a collaborative and innovative approach to closing new business.

Your Additional Responsibilities As Sales Representative Will Include

Develop and maintain working relationships with new and existing customers to ensure that they receive exceptional service and identify new sales opportunities
Prepare and deliver product demonstrations and customer presentations
Forecast, track, and analyze historical and forecasted sales while understanding and analyzing the competitive market place
Review customer orders for accuracy and on-time shipping
Partner with customers to develop innovative products applicable to the market segment
Request pricing and samples, as needed
Complete and submit weekly reports, such as call reports, expense reports and car mileage reports
Travel to visit customers, attend event and/or trade shows up to 50%

Skills / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or other related discipline
Some prior commercial sales or marketing experience
Understanding of consumer goods and/or medical market
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Ability to adapt to changing environments
Proactive critical thinker and problem solver
Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the U.S. and Canada

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