Inside Sales Representative

Gerson Companies provides import/export floral, gift, novelty and home decor for the grocery, pharmacy, & general retail market. Our products are sold throughout North America. We operate in a team oriented, results driven environment that values risk taking and initiative.

Our continued growth has created a new opening in our Inside Sales Department. The opening is an opportunity to join a multi-disciplined team environment introducing new products and developing new market opportunities.

We are looking for a talented individual with proven Inside Sales experience to identify, qualify and sell existing product lines. This position will hold a special responsibility of sourcing and marketing to internet based retailers. The Inside Sales Representative will be responsible for yearly sales goal of $500,000. Prospecting for new clients and making planned sales calls daily.

Position Responsibilities:

*Lead follow-up to include literature fulfillment and subsequent telephone contact.
*Incoming sales calls - to include assessment of caller's needs and taking the appropriate action.
*Outgoing sales calls - includes researching and uncovering new opportunities and initiating the sales cycle.
*Telemarketing - requires follow-up to marketing campaigns as well as prospecting.
*Database maintenance - maintaining the integrity of information contained in the sales database on a daily basis as well as on a scheduled basis in conjunction with trade shows and promotions.

* Ability to source and sell internet based retail business

Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years related experience required, or a high school diploma with 4-6 years' relative experience. The ability to engage customers both in person and more importantly, via phone contact is a must.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short term disability insurance, 401K plan and sales based  bonus.