Sales Representative

A new challenge?
Pinnacle Polymers, LLC, a privately-owned polypropylene manufacturing facility, has an opening for a Sales Representative in Garyville, Louisiana.
Main responsibilities and key tasks
The Sales Representative is responsible for managing day to day sales activity for assigned accounts, working closely with customer service, quotes/quote file, receivables/credit, product availability, target account lists, etc. This position also makes sales calls with distributor representatives to promote Pinnacle Polymers' products. As a direct connection between our Team and our Customers, the Sales Representative upholds and promotes Pinnacle's 6 Core Values: People, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and Sustainability, in addition to the following functions:

• Communicate with the commercial team regarding all opportunities, forecasts and current sales
• Answer sales calls for general information, addressing and resolving customer concerns or questions
• Manage digital and online sales accounts
• Manage auction site sales accounts
• Manage all wide-spec account sales
• Manage distribution account sales
• Manage opportunistic customer segment account sales
• Occasionally travel to customer sites, trade shows, etc.
• Support other members of the commercial team
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies and skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to adapt to challenges and remain dynamic to ensure customer satisfaction
• Must have strong working knowledge of personal computers utilizing Microsoft Office applications
• Organizational and prioritization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, effective problem-solving skills, and good communication skills with both internal and external customers
• The ability to work in a group environment as well as independently. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Prior sales and/or customer service experience is required
• 3-5 years of supply chain logistics experience, preferably with railcar and bulk truck shipments
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business; Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Functional experience in SAP is preferred
• Must be willing and able to travel (nationally and internationally)
• Ability to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a pre-employment background check and screening

Our Offer
Pinnacle offers an excellent benefit package, including 401k with company match, profit share, and an additional annual points-per-years-of-service funding. Our rich medical benefits plan is 80% employer-paid, 100% employer-paid for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
ABOUT PINNACLE
Pinnacle Polymers™ LLC operates one of the most modern Unipol ™ facilities in North America. Our two production lines located in Garyville, Louisiana can produce in excess of one billion pounds of polypropylene per year. Pinnacle Polymers has perfected lean manufacturing. As a result of our highly efficient operations we continue to be a vibrant and healthy company well poised to service customers in North America and around the world. As part of the Beaulieu International Group, we are positioned as a North American manufacturer with a Global presence.
Pinnacle's homopolymers, impact copolymers and random copolymers are all proven performers. We participate in many markets including injection molding, fibers, and extrusion. Our efficient operations, combined with a strategic location and superb product allows Pinnacle to prioritize on providing Quality products and excellent Customer Service.
Pinnacle employees value the family-centric work environment and rich benefit offerings. This is proven by the fact that 40% of our workforce have been employed with us for 10 years or longer!