Highlights
The individual shall solicit orders for the purchase of embalming chemicals, cremation merchandise, stationery products, and approved merchandise manufactured and or distributed by the Company within the assigned sales territory. Complete a daily travel schedule, expense report and other communications deemed necessary by the Company.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Matthews, NC |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1850 |
| Website | https://www.matw.com/ |
Description
The Dodge Company is currently hiring for a Sales Representative for the North Carolina territory. We are the world's largest supplier of embalming chemicals, instruments, supplies, urns and more.
The individual shall solicit orders for the purchase of embalming chemicals, cremation merchandise, stationery products, and approved merchandise manufactured and or distributed by the Company within the assigned sales territory. The individual shall work with the Company to pursue any marketing opportunities in the assigned territory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Physically visit the place of business of all assigned accounts on a regularly scheduled basis, as determined by the sales manager, for the purpose of soliciting orders.
- Be available to all assigned accounts for normal and reasonable assistance in matters which will serve to further the business of the Company.
- Electronically enter customer orders and activities into our ERP system.
- Assist in collection of past due accounts.
- Maintain regular communication with assigned accounts and provide technical and other support.
- Represent the company at state and national conventions and meetings within the assigned territory.
- Participate in other business-related functions as deemed necessary by the Company.
- Complete a daily travel schedule, expense report and other communications deemed necessary by the Company.
- Performance of other duties as requested by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
State License for Funeral Directing/Embalming.
State Motor Vehicle Operators License in good standing.
Residence within the geographical boundaries of the territory.
Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software systems.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Familiarity and working knowledge of our products.
Willingness to travel on a daily basis.
Dependability and great work ethic.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Previous outside sales experience.
Expertise in embalming.
Advanced computer skills.
Experience with public speaking.
Additional languages.
About Company
Matthews International operates through two core global businesses–Industrial Technologies and Memorialization. Both are focused on driving operational efficiency and long-term growth through continuous innovation and strategic expansion.
The Industrial Technologies segment evolved from our original marking business, which today is a leading global innovator committed to empowering visionaries to transform industries through the application of precision technologies and intelligent processes. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance.
Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees who work to continually expand, encourage, and inspire greater possibilities for growth—for our clients, our community and our company.