Sales Associate for small environmental charity

Boxhead Plastics is seeking a motivated and solutions-oriented Sales Associate who can leverage the uniqueness of this social enterprise, and create pathways into our target markets towards long term profitability. Working closely with the Director, this role will take a hands-on approach by following up existing sales leads and identifying new opportunities for our plastic collection runs. Authentic brand development is important to us, and we know that our people-centred approach and professional integrity are values that will resonate with you too.

Given the projected growth of Boxhead Plastics, we require a Sales Associate with a flexible, ‘can do’ approach who is able to identify our target customers, build relationships and communicate the value of our products and services. Listening to our customer base is important too, since we believe that new product ideas and service opportunities for business growth can be found here.

We will welcome your input into all facets of professional sales processes at this early stage of Boxhead Plastics’ business development.

Reporting to the Director, attention to detail and consistent customer follow-up on everyday tasks is important, as well as escalating any issues. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, and you can expect a supportive and energetic working atmosphere with us. We welcome all suitable applicants, with reasonable efforts being made to accommodate the right person. You will have the chance to bring your personality along, and make this role your very own.

There will be planning and working sessions with the board, all of which are scheduled online. Boxhead Plastics embraces flexible working arrangements with the majority of the team working from home. The Sales Associate must have reliable access to their own technology and equipment to carry out this role. You must also have acess to a safe and functional remote workspace.

Key Accountabilities

 

• Day-to-day following up on sales leads, cold calling and researching opportunities for new target markets and customers

• Sending out samples and price lists to identified potential customers

• Working with the Director to maintain our CRM system (Hubspot), with timely entries

• Identify, and propose solutions for, inefficiencies or gaps in current sales operations.

• Connect with appropriate online and in-person networks that align with Boxhead Plastics’ mission - to increase visibility, extend reach into keynmarkets, build a community of likeminded enterprises, and start conversations with customers

• Give suggestions to the Director on how to improve sales conversions

• Support Director with other activities as required for business growth