Job Summary
Are you ready to join dynamic team that values ownership, collaboration, and strategic thinking. We are seeking a driven individual with strong communication skills to join our growing Sales Development team!
Based in Lancaster, PA, Clark Associates has been a disruptive force in the foodservice industry for over 50 years. As its newest division, Clark National Accounts has been charged with further expanding the reach of Clark's products and services through the strategic application of technology and innovation. Our team’s overarching goal is to provide creative and effective solutions to the unique needs and challenges of national accounts across Restaurant & Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Education, Senior Living, Casino, B&I, and Entertainment industries as it relates to the sourcing of over 500K products across multiple categories that are required to run their day-to-day operations. Representing the Sales Development channel, Clark National Accounts continues to sustain an exhilarating growth rate, and with the desire for expansion, comes ample opportunities for professional development and the chance to impact the trajectory of an ever-evolving business unit. We're looking for hungry and humble candidates excited to work with some of the hottest national brands and be a part of our fast-growing team.
Job Location
Hybrid: Some in-person work required.
40 Citation Lane, Lititz, PA 17543
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
A Sales Representative adds value to the team by communicating directly with our partners, and by supporting the Sales Executives in their daily efforts.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be a strategic and innovative partner to customers.
- Attend relevant Industry and trade shows as directed.
- Assisting in the full sales process.
- Create new partner accounts, own product research and support for order placement.
- Focus on a consultative selling approach with our partners.
- Establish, develop and maintain positive business and partner relationships.
- Interdepartmental collaboration to ensure the success of an account.
- Manage, update and track the CRM.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in business-to-business sales and/or supply chain management.
- Two years of relevant sales experience preferred.
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Experience working in an E-commerce space preferred.
Education
- This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.
Desired Traits & Skills
- Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working in a high-tech environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels and an emphasis on consultive-based sales.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of developing loyal relationships.
- Delivers honest, direct, and professional communication to team members and partners.
- Consistently contributes to process & strategy improvements.
- Resourceful worker & creative problem solver.
- Exemplifies Clark National Accounts core values.
Hiring Process
While this position is a high priority for us to fill, we are equally committed to conducting a thorough hiring process. We aim to find a candidate who is not only qualified but also the right fit for our team.
The process* will go as follows - Phone Interview, Manager Interview, Director Interview.
*Subject to change