Job description

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, employing over 575 individuals.
At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything that we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.
Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.
Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.
Today, Piedmont Plastics is currently hiring for a Films Sales Specialist add to our Charlotte branch. The Films Specialist assists in the development and growth of new business within the plastic films market segment by utilizing extensive industry, application, and product knowledge. This position will also focus on key markets and ensure our branch sales teams grow the company’s knowledge, presence, and market position.
As an Films Specialist, you will:

• Support the branch sales team with information regarding film applications, pricing, and product availability by utilizing independent judgment and decision-making skills
• Make recommendations to branches about applications and pricing strategies
• Exercise authority to commit the company to sales quotes in an amount determined by the General Manager
• Independently manage certain accounts to ensure appropriate customer service and immediate attention to any needs or issues
• Prepare and documents quotations
• Follow-up with the branches on open quotes and leads
• Use sales techniques to create solutions for customer applications
• Accurately prepare sales orders, when necessary
• Expedite customer orders and performs all customer service duties
• Help reduce the amount of low-turning inventory items
• Record notes and customer information in customer relationship management (CRM) tool, which includes:
• Meet outcall expectations and keeps an update calendar in CRM
• Partner with and supports the branch outside sales teams to procure new business and service existing customers
• Actively participate in training classes to become knowledgeable in all pertinent applications, products, and sales skills
• Actively work towards achieving agreed upon goals regarding sales, margins, and active customers.
• Build strong relationships with supplier partners and sources material from the branch sales teams
• Build strong relationships with branch teams to promote a team environment

An ideal candidate will possess:

• At least 2 years of sales experience with a significant track record of obtaining and exceeding sales goals
• A two or four-year college or university degree (preferred not required)
• A combination of comparable education and sales experience
• Inside sales experience in plastic, industrial or distribution sales preferred, but not required
• Strong math skills
• Outstanding customer focus
• A positive attitude and are a team player

What Piedmont Plastics offers:

• Industry leading wages
• A chance to work in a growing industry with opportunity to succeed in sales
• Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage; paid time-off, employer matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time-off
• A chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees

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Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

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