Sales Support Representative

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Columbus, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

028408 Sales Support Representative (Open)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about building a career in sales? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of the manufacturing industry from the ground up? We are looking for motivated individuals eager to step onto the manufacturing floor and learn directly from experienced sales representatives. This is more than just a job; it's a training opportunity designed to prepare you for a successful career as a sales representative. If you’re driven, curious, and ready to take on a hands-on role that will set you up for future success in sales, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in Quote and Proposal Production: Work closely with the sales team to help create and refine quotes and proposals for new and existing products or services.
  • Order Management: Collect and enter orders for new or additional products and services, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Presentation Support: Help prepare customer and internal presentations, showcasing products and solutions effectively.
  • Pricing and Profitability Analysis: Prepare and update pricing/profitability tools, collaborating with plant teams to identify similar products and pre-populate tools with current pricing and relevant extras.
  • Price Adjustments: Calculate price adjustments for contract business, ensuring compliance with company policies and market conditions.
  • Competitive Analysis: Capture and compile data on competitive activity and the outcomes of quotes and proposals, providing valuable insights for strategic decisions.
  • Price Change Management: Enter price changes into the system for account manager approval, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
  • Document Production: Assist in the creation of quotes, proposals, and specification sheets to support the sales team.
  • Account Management Support: Provide assistance to account managers with various tasks, such as submitting prices and tracking orders, especially when they are traveling without computer access.
  • General Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the sales team and overall business objectives.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 0-4 years of experience in a related field, preferably in sales support or a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Data Entry: Possess basic data entry skills with a strong focus on accuracy.
  • Communication: Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication and active listening skills.
  • Multitasking: Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Organization: Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other relevant software, with the ability to quickly learn new tools as needed.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build your sales career from the ground up, gaining valuable experience and insight into the manufacturing process, product knowledge, and customer engagement. Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a successful sales representative!

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.