Sales & Customer Service Representative
About this role
Sales / Customer Service Representative
Location: Sedalia, Missouri
Help students create lasting memories in yearbooks. Through direct marketing via mail, telephone calls, website inquiries, response cards, etc., the representative is responsible for increasing sales in both their specific territory and for the team as a whole within the goals and guidelines set by management for accountability. External communications will include, but will not necessarily be limited to public and private school teachers, administrators, parent/student organizations, photographers, territory representatives, and private individuals.
Customer service is provided on orders from order entry through the post-shipment time frame with interaction between the customer, representative, manufacturing, and accounting. Internal communications will include, but will not necessarily be limited to other representatives of the Sales and Customer Service team, Information Systems, Accounting, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Management.
Paid an hourly wage with an uncapped commission paid quarterly if sales goals are met.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum education required is a high school diploma or GED. Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position. An associate’s or college degree is preferred.
Must have a working knowledge of basic office procedures, including keyboarding.
Knowledge or experience with a CRM software package, or customer database software is preferred.
Knowledge of basic accounting functions would be helpful, but not required.
Good communicator with pleasant telephone voice.
Proven sales experience is desired; inside sales experience preferred.
Bi-lingual in Spanish would be preferred.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
- We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
- We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
- We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays.
- *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
- We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
- We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $42,780 - $44,000 annually. This includes hourly wage with commission of 11% on sales growth paid quarterly.
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at [email protected].
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
California Privacy Policy: https://www.jostens.com/about/california-employee-privacy-policy
Company at a glance
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here: https://f.io/HIAsH659
Founded1897
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryManufacturing
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States
Websitejostens.com
LinkedInLinkedIn
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Home insurance
- Car insurance
- Pet insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- Family paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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