OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CHICAGO, IL
United Methodist Publishing House
MKT - Retail Store Management
Work in Chicago, Illinois
Equal Opportunity Employer
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CHICAGO, IL
Contact:
Fax: (615) 749-6704
Position Description
MAJOR DUTIES:
  Represents Cokesbury within the assigned geographic market as a member of the retail sales team.  Serves the primary market by developing and strengthening relationships with congregations, church leaders, denominational offices, and key accounts through personal and telephone interactions in their places of ministry.  Represents Cokesbury at the state, jurisdictional, and national levels, as necessary.  Provides Cokesbury services through frequent visitation in the areas of curriculum sales/education, custom products (including church furniture, pulpit and choir robes, altarware, paraments, and pew cushions), and local events/displays.  Assists management in documenting customer expectations and product and service needs for the assigned geographic market.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 

An Associate’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Christian Education, or closely related field, and at least three (3) years of retail experience.  A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  Previous experience with Christian Education resources, general Christian resources and/or Cokesbury product offerings is strongly preferred and may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.  Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.  Excellent sales and customer service skills with outstanding phone etiquette.  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  Good problem-solving skills.  Ability to work independently, with demonstrated good time management skills.  Good basic math skills, including ability to use basic linear and weight measurements, especially inches, feet, and pounds.  Basic proficiency with PCs and word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Word and Excel preferred).  Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to serve the assigned geographic market.

Please include a minimum salary expectation with your submission.

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CHICAGO, IL
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