~ Boston ~ Ohio ~ Los Angeles, CA ~ Minneapolis, MN ~ Atlanta ~ Regional Manager, Midwest (IL or OH based ideal)
Sales Rep Job Description: Marcolin USA is currently seeking dynamic Sales Professionals to join our team. As a part of our growing Eyewear Sales Division, this position represents highly desired, exclusive fashion collections. Successful Sales Consultants will have the desire to focus on a career in the eyewear industry and build relationships with high-end optical retailers and upscale boutiques. Those interested must be willing to go the extra mile in prospecting, developing business relationships and closing sales. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible to build relationships with high-end optical retailers with demonstrated experience in growing and closing sales. This position requires prospecting and developing new accounts, with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue. The Outside Sales Representative will be evaluated on the ability to meet sales quotas and revenue targets. This position requires proven territory management skills, reliable transportation, an enthusiasm for extensive travel by car, and the ability to carry and lift multiple sample bags weighing up to 50 pounds. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Extensive cold calling and in person visits for the purpose of developing a buying relationship. •Evaluated on the ability to meet sales quotas and revenue targets, prospecting and developing new and existing accounts, and growing strategic relationships. •Tasked with increasing revenue within the assigned territory, by initiating regular, in person contact with existing and potential clients, and introducing these clients to Marcolin’s products. •Travel by vehicle to existing and potential client sites throughout entire sales territory. •Enthusiastically present and promote Marcolin products to existing and potential clients to increase sales. •Excellent organizational and reporting abilities, with weekly reports to management. •Accurately and thoroughly complete sales forms, documents, and reports. •Facilitate the return of any defective or unwanted product according to Marcolin policy. •Attend via phone, email, or in person, regular sales meetings as necessary. •Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: •Proven ability to meet and exceed specified sales goals. •Strong relationship building and business development skills. •Skilled in time, territory, and call cycle management. •Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written. •Excellent customer service and listening skills. •High energy, stamina, and resourcefulness, with the ability to be on the road 5 days or more per week. •Driven to accomplish goals and objectives. •Competitive desire to grow the Marcolin product lines. •Clear, common sense thinker with critical reasoning skills. Able to obtain information, evaluate alternatives, seek advice, make recommendations, and take action. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email). •Collaborative/cooperative relations with management and corporate colleagues. •Ability to carry and lift multiple sample bags weighing up to 50 pounds. Education and Experience: •Minimum 2 years experience as an optical sales professional, with demonstrated experience in growing sales •High School Diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred Polished, professional and fashion forward individuals with demonstrated success in sales should contact us regarding this opportunity. We require you to be computer literate with email and internet access, have reliable transportation and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. Email resume with subject line: Sales – include City/State to careers@marcolinusa.com or fax with subject line included to: 480.606.1219 To learn more, please visit our website at: www.marcolinusa.com Marcolin USA is an equal opportunity employer. Background check required.