Independent Sales Representative at Seattle

Job Description

Independent Sales Representative

 

 

Herff Jones Yearbooks is looking to expand its dynamic, effective and highly professional sales force in

Seattle Washington. Opportunities exist in other major cities as well.

 

Joining Herff Jones Yearbooks means that you will be an integral part of helping students make their school memories last a lifetime. Our Sales Professionals visit school principals, yearbook advisers and their student staffs to assist in all aspects of yearbook production: desktop publishing, photography, writing, page layout, program financial viability and marketing and sales. As an independent contractor, you will manage your business from a home office and visit public, private and parochial schools in your assigned territory each day.

 

Successful Sales Professionals will generate profitable sales growth by establishing relationships with prospective customers, understanding their needs and then winning their business by demonstrating the superior quality of the products and services of Herff Jones. Earning potential is unlimited and a draw account against commissions assures a consistent income throughout the year.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, marketing, sales, journalism.
• Experience as an independent contractor.
• Minimum of 2 years successful sales experience with demonstrated prospecting skills.
• Desire for an autonomous work environment with strong support and training from our company. While comprehensive training is provided for professional selling and presentation skills, desktop publishing skills, and small business management, successful candidates will have demonstrated strength in those skill sets.
• Current and former sales professionals, educators, coaches and those with experience in journalism, printing, photography and/or graphic design are encouraged to apply.
• Results-oriented and entrepreneurial attitude to get the job done well by going the extra mile for customers and prospects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Computer proficiency with skills in desktop publishing.
• Dependable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Good credit history.
• Suitable space for a home office.
• No relocation – local candidates only.

 

Herff Jones is the largest 100% employee-owned and American-owned yearbook printer. Since 1920, we have supplied yearbooks, class rings, school pictures, caps and gowns, diplomas, maps and globes to schools across the United States and Canada.

 

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, VISUAL/NON-VISUAL DISABILITY, DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA.
Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Seattle, Company: Herff Jones Yearbooks.