PSP Inside Sales Representative

We are searching for an Inside Sales Representative to work in our Sun Pet Division out of Atlanta, Georgia. This position is primarily responsible for the revenue growth through the achievement of sales results as measured against weekly & monthly performance goals. The Sales Representative is expected to conduct themselves as a sales professional, expert in the methods of consultative selling techniques, who cultivates new business, manages relationships with their existing customer base and is constantly seeking new opportunities for growth. The account type for this position will primarily be focused on small pet store businesses in the United States. If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Conducting research on a daily basis to locate potential prospects and identify industry trends by using resources available through the internet, trade publications, trade organizations, associations, or other reliable means of identifying prospective customers.
• Effectively interface internally with other sales team members, members of our purchasing team, customer service and operations teams in order to communicate with our customer base the scope of details related to our daily business flow.
• Develop a detailed knowledge of our inventory and services based on the needs of the customer or prospect.
• Willingness to hunt for new business and opportunities.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Handle all PSP/Pet Value for Sun Pet.
• Takeover All PSP/Pet Value for Fish Mart (as we transition that business over).
• Serve as Back up on Pet Super Market.
• Handle all Petsense business.
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Proficient computer skills in MS Office and willingness to advance skills.
• Sales experience and passion from past opportunities within the tropical fish industry as well as on a hobbyist level.
• Extreme comfort level in a call center environment
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment.
• Work week is Monday through Friday.
• Sitting in an office chair for long hours.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All successful applicants should expect to undergo a screening for prohibited levels of drugs prior to beginning employment.