Job Description

We are seeking a Commercial Account Representative to join our newly established Commercial Division team! Focus on B:B customers, current commercial customers, established institutions, manufacturers and other large opportunities in an assigned territory. As a new role in the company, the commercial account representative will be critical in helping to define and implement business development programs, design a tailored product offering that delivers a service experience that specifically meets the needs of larger Commercial customers.

Location: CAN LIVE IN ANY STATE WITHIN THE US CENTRAL REGION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers
• Prospect and contact potential customers
• Reach agreed upon sales targets by the deadline
• Resolve customer inquiries and complaints
• Set follow-up appointments to keep customers aware of latest developments
• Create sales material to present to customers

​QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in B:B sales, customer service, or other related fields
• Previous experience building relationships, selling to small manufactures, large institutions, large retail chains (e.g., Michael’s, Joanne’s or Hobby Lobby) and/or a highly diverse customer base
• Strong negotiation skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Proven experience in new business development – building a B:B sales relationship from the ground up; proven creativity in identifying new customers and tailoring a product offering and/or selling approach to land and grow the business
• • High levels of initiative, ability to both support a new strategy and execute against it
• • MUST be highly collaborative, with ability to work in partnership with all levels of the organization
• • Comfortable working in a fast paced, evolving work environment and ability to provide insight for continual improvement
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company Description

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., (http://www.tandyleather.com), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialty retailer of a broad product line including leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. Tandy Leather distributes its products through its 100+ North American stores located in 40 US states and 6 Canadian provinces. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Our Company is committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, age, creed, arrest records, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and/or participation in lawful activities outside the workplace.