Sales Representative St Louis Market - Vanguard Packaging

Competitive commission plan.

Vanguard provides excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident and critical care, 401k, 3 weeks PTO and 11 holidays.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - St. Louis Market

Job Summary

Are you ready for a new challenge offering lucrative rewards? We are currently looking for a dynamic sales professional with strong persuasive techniques to increase revenue with existing accounts and uncover opportunities with new accounts. As a Sales Representative you will bring a strong passion for service and relationship selling. Responsible for developing & maintaining positive relationships and selling and servicing existing and newly acquired accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attendance is an essential function of the role.
• Proven experience in closing sales.
• Sell new and repeat profitable accounts.
• Service new and existing accounts through regular customer contact.
• Understanding of industry trends and technological developments in the market.
• Create sales funnel of prospect new business for existing customers and future pipeline.
• Establish viable prospect lists.
• Follow up on sales leads and make cold calls on potential customers.
• Capture sales relevant information such as potential customers, existing customers, projects, etc. within CRM Sales Force.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as client services, design, quality and production to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Follow-up on past due collections.
• Knowledge of products, machine limitations, and costing variables.
• Follow-up on customer specifications relating to particular orders.
• Process all required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing annual sales budget forecasts.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Attendance is an essential function to the job.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or combined equivalent education and experience
• Five years outside selling experience or related experience
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and ability to drive
• Able to load and unload samples from vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree, preferably in graphics or packaging.
• Experience in the corrugated box industry
• Experience using CRM software Sales Force and Taskray

Company Profile

Vanguard Companies is one of the industry's leading corrugated merchandising solution partners. Our expertise in point-of-purchase displays, signage, retail-ready packaging, industrial packaging, and e-commerce packaging is demonstrated across every retail sector. These products are amplified by our creativity, high-end graphics, digital printing, fulfillment services, and program management capabilities.

We combine the latest shopper intelligence, award-winning design innovation, and technology to provide the most effective omnichannel display and packaging solutions. We are committed and focused on helping companies reduce program costs, create brand value, sell more products, and improve their bottom line.

Our family of companies includes Vanguard Packaging, which specializes in point-of-purchase displays, retail-ready graphic packaging, and industrial packaging. BoxGenie provides eCommerce packaging solutions, Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment (ALF) offers fulfillment and 3PL services, and Great Plains Packaging offers Flexo Label Printing, Paper Tubes, Cores, and V-Tough Edge Guards.

We believe in the power of strong partnerships and thought leadership. We use the latest shopper intelligence, award-winning design innovation, and state-of-the-art manufacturing to provide the most cost-effective pop display and packaging solutions. Our focus is to help companies reduce program costs, drive brand equity, increase market share, and sell more products.

We are committed to sustainability and use sustainable business practices. We are recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. Vanguard Companies believes in creating a diverse environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion. This collective sum of unique capabilities and talent has earned us our reputation and achievements.

To learn more about what we do visit, www.vanguardpkg.com

At Vanguard, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation, and eligibility for bonuses based on performance.

Application Assistance

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.

EOE

Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.