Sales Account Executive- Portland Area

As a Sales Account Executive, you will develop new business opportunities within the Food & Beverage industry using your professional sales background. Initially, we will assist in your efforts, training you to use an organizational prospecting system. We will also provide you with a database of prospects to get you started. You will call upon business owners, senior-level decision makers, and executives to promote Service Linen Supply solutions in support of prospects' linens, chef apparel, apron, mats, and other promotional product needs. In this role you will serve as a key representative for our company and its services, promoting Service Linen Supply’s reputation, reliability, eco-friendly operational model, and industry stature. You are expected to prospect in both conventional and creative means—ranging from cold-calling to social networking—in order to build partnerships with customers. Base plus commission with total compensation 75,000 - 95,000.

The ideal candidate will have prior success in business-to-business sales; experience selling solutions, versus commodities, in a highly competitive market; strong prospecting (over the phone, via the Internet, and in person) and closing skills; a stable work history; experience with contractual business sales (i.e. office equipment, business systems, communication solutions, etc.); and have a demonstrated history of continual learning & self-improvement. Essentially, we are looking for an energized self-starter!

• High School diploma (GED).
• Advanced education preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Wingmate, preferred.
• 3 years experience B2B cold calling (outbound and in person), preferred. Ability to generate own leads through cold calling, research, networking and driving the territory.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals.
• Strong track record of success.
• Strong organization, negotiation, and closing skills.
• People-person; able to develop relationships quickly.
• Service industry experience helpful, but not necessary.
• General computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office: including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Possessing a valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance, and a dependable vehicle.
• Post offer background check and drug screening (this is a safety sensitive position).