Description

Strong Relationships Go a Long Way!
That's why we are looking for an Outside Sales Representative
to join our team and become an ambassador for GPK Products, Inc.

Primary Objective: Support of Sales Manager and Sales Department.
Secondary Objective: Support Marketing/Advertising and Administrative Staff as required.

Hours of work: To be determined by Sales Manager on an individual basis according to sales territory.

Responsibilities:
* Secure orders from existing customers by means of personally visiting the account or via telephone.
* Secure new orders from potential customers by personal visiting or by telephone.
* Increases sales volume through direct- sales efforts by assisting sales reps in the field.
* Cold calls on dealers, qualifying as to dealer needs; holds meetings with dealership department heads and sales personnel to explain programs
* Conduct follow-up service calls to all accounts to ensure they are satisfied with all agreements reached during sales approach on a regular basis.
* Deal directly and in person with any problems that may occur on behalf of an account.
* Must act as intermediary in case of any problems, disrupting or complaints lodged by any customer or account against a sales representative
* Provide territorial sales forecasts on a monthly basis.
* Develop and attain monthly as well as yearly sales goals and strategies.
* Perform all assigned duties with a minimal amount of supervision from the Sales Manager.
* Conduct all business transactions in a manner that coincides with the high ethical standards that the company maintains.
* Develops independent agent business; develops and implements marketing and advertising strategy; maintains effective budgetary controls of sales expenses; maintains files of in-house and competitive programs.
* Must call on major accounts on a consistent and thorough basis.
* Must be able to create, develop, and oversee marketing surveys to plot out campaigns.
* Must work with locals and national sales representatives on new promotions.
* Oversee accounts and provide supervisory assistance in case of any problems, emergencies, etc.
* Stay actively informed of all marketing and sales activities of GPK's competitors.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Assists when necessary with claims problems.
* Utilizes expense account with prudent judgement.
* Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
* Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
* Willingness to travel extensively (50%).
* Strong leadership skills.
* Reasonable math/statistical/numerical/reporting skills.
* Ability to handle and enjoy working for department as opposed to single individual.
* Strong organizational skills for self and others.
* High degree of self-motivation.
* A valid drivers license.
* A good credit rating for a credit card.

GPK Products Inc. has, since 1972, built our reputation of superior customer service through engineering and product excellence. We have developed over 4100 molded and fabricated fittings, cataloged in sizes through 48″ for nearly every field application.

Email your resume to janieb@gpk-fargo.com