Job Description

JOB TITLE: TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE – KENTUCKY & WESTERN TENNESSEE

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Sell and consult on all manufacturer products, lines, and programs to independent retail hardware stores.

· Maintain an excellent working knowledge of our manufacturers’ programs and products.

· Work with retail store management to implement new or updated manufacturer programs, assisting with merchandising needs.

· Establish and manage relationships with retail customers.

· Strong focus on planning, organization, and reporting.

· Manage customer information, create action reports, submit orders and customer requests in company exclusive sales app system.

· Attend trade shows (up to 8 per year), normally over weekend.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

· CUSTOMER FOCUSED – Our number one goal is to serve our customers. Providing outstanding service to internal and external customers is a daily process and goal.

· WORK ETHIC & INTEGRITY – We represent a culture of hard work and ethical business principles. We look for individuals with a high level of personal integrity.

· PROBLEM SOLVING - Excellent problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking is a must when serving our customers. We want engaged, thoughtful and conscientious employees with the ability to make decisions to solve the customers’ needs.

· CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – Core to our business belief is the understanding that things can always be improved. Openness to changing oneself and personal improvement is expected.

· PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE - Develops and maintains vast knowledge of the products and services being offered.

· COMMUNICATION – Strong written and verbal communication.

· PROVEN CLOSER – Have the ability to consult customers and ask for the sale.

· ABILITY TO MULTITASK – This is a fast-paced environment that requires focus on multiple duties or projects at one time.

· PROFESSIONALISM - We expect our associates to project a high level of professionalism and business etiquette including a professional appearance and communication style.

· MS OFFICE – Must be proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· ABILITY TO TRAVEL – Overnight travel is expected to support sales efforts, trade shows, industry events and field resets (~50%).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

· 5 Years Equivalent Work Experience

· Acceptable Driving Record

BENEFITS

Creeden offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Floating Holidays

· Volunteer Hours

· Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (HSA & FSA Options)

· Life & Disability Insurance

· 401k Plan with Company Match

· Flexible Work Hours

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Employee Assistance Program

· Competitive Salary plus Bonus Opportunity

· Company Car & Gas Card

· Company Cell Phone & Tablet

Company Description

For over 40 years, Creeden has been one of the leading sales & marketing firms in the Home Improvement Industry proudly representing some of the most powerful brands with the world’s largest retail, industrial and e-commerce customers. Creeden provides exceptional value in all sales & marketing activities to grow our manufacturer & retail partner’s business through field sales, trade show support, headquarter programs and relationship management.