Customer development representative

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Customer Development Representative

Buffalo, New York

Job ID: 2503683

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Overview

This is not just another "Sales Job." It's the start of your new Sales Career!

• Full-Time
• Travel: Local
  
  

Perks

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Uncapped Commission

5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers

401K

Tutition Reimbursment

Profit Sharing

Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

Customer Development Representative

UniFirst is seeking a motivated, self-driven individual for a Customer Development Representative position to increase sales within existing customer accounts in a dedicated market territory. As a Customer Development Representative, you will leverage warm relationships with existing customers to increase overall organic growth and profitability by selling additional products and services.

Responsibilities Of The Customer Development Representative

• Assist existing clients by identifying opportunities and leveraging their current partnership with UniFirst by offering additional services, products and solutions
• Work with the Customer Service team to develop strategies to further develop our market share
• Conduct presentation meetings with potential clients as needed
• Each Customer Development Representative will be responsible for achieving 80 activities per week, including 8 Facility Needs Analysis meetings, 3 presentations and 1 sale
  
  

UniFirst offers the Benefits you need to excel as a Customer Development Representative:

• Competitive Base Salary - Annual Earnings range from $51,000 to $125,000 (base salary + commission)
• Incentives based on monthly sales
• Uncapped monthly commissions
• Protected territory
• Industry-leading sales training
• Vehicle Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Cutting edge sales tools, including a data management device with CRM software
• Full range of benefits including 401k and profit sharing, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 30% employee discounts, and more
  
  

A Career With UniFirst Offers

• Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
• Career Mobility: We're a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth, and providing for continued career progression. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!
• Technology: UniFirst's many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind - to help you succeed.
• Family Culture: Our unique family-like culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
• Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma Required; Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred
• Proficiency with Mobile Technology, Microsoft Office Suite, and CRM
• Outside business-to-business sales or route sales experience preferred
• Individuals who drive their personal vehicles for business purposes will be required to comply with minimum auto insurance requirements per UniFirst's standards
  
  

Company Overview

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion dollar garment services industry. We currently employ 13,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine's "Best Companies to Sell For" list and recognized on Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies" list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there's never been a better time to join our outside sales team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process

because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or

call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

Skills & Traits

What makes a successful Outside Sales Representative at UniFirst? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have what it takes.

• Ethical 10
• Resourceful 10
• Persuasive 9
• Competitive 10
• Assertive 10
• Optimistic
• Confident
• Self-Disciplined
• Coachable
• Hardworking
  
  

"In early 2012, I made the decision to join UniFirst as a Sales Representative, because of its industry-leading training, growth opportunities, and family culture. Since then, I have been promoted to Sales Manager, and most recently, to Regional Sales Manager. During my tenure here, all my expectations have been exceeded. Joining the UniFirst Family has been one of the single best decisions in my life."

Byron M.UniFirst Regional Sales Manager

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UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or

call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]