Entry Level Purchasing Sales Specialist at RDI,Inc
CHICAGO, IL 60632
About the Job
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch.Duties:
- Work closely with the Account Manager on key accounts.
- Handling the daily needs of the branch's key accounts.
- Research the client's performance and working with the sales teams to strategy to hit targeted goals.
- Assist and build new accounts through, marketing research, and purchasing products.
- Learn the recycling product that we handle daily.
- 5% travel will be needed.
Required skills/Abilities:
- Associate degree required in either Marketing, or Business major.
- 1-2 years of experience with inside sales support / customer service / marketing research
- Knowledge of Sales or Purchasing is a must.
- Knowledge about the Recycling industry is a plus but not required.
- General computer efficiency including ability to operate Microsoft word, Excel and Power point.
- Excellent communication, organization time management, and problem - solving skills.
- Strong customer relationship management skills.
- Preferred someone who has knowledge of the recycling industry in particular e-waste.
- Carrying a sales hunter mentality uncovering and converting new prospects.
- Must possess influencing, persuading and negotiating skills.
Salary
starting at 45,000 /year