Sales Representative

Payrate: $33.00- $35.00/hr.

The main function of a sales representative is to sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. A typical sales representative is responsible for making buyers and purchasing agents interested in their merchandise, demonstrating their products and explaining how those products could benefit the customer, by reducing costs and/or increasing sales. The main function of a sales manager directs the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer.

A typical sales manager coordinates sales distribution and analyzes sales statistics to determine sales potential and inventory requirements.

• Acts as a subject matter expert and a point of escalation for the client.
• Recommend products to customers based on customers’ needs and interests.
• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.
• Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
• Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients and attending trade shows and conferences.
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ products, prices and sales.

• Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Expert knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent training required.
• 10+ years’ experience required.

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is $33.00 - $35.00/hour. Non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Full‑time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. The total compensation may also include a discretionary performance or recognition bonus.

Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement are provided based on state or local law.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel