Sales Representative

Seeking a New Sales Role and Possible Ownership with a Well Established Company in Plastics and Paper Sales?

An affiliated company to Seal, Argus Plastics is seeking a mid to senior level sales manager for one of its divisions, J. Starr Distribution.  https://jstarrplastic.com/.  

Company information

Starr is a distributor of premium quality trash bags and packaging for commercial use. We uphold the highest standards to guarantee the finest products at the most competitive prices. We also provide flawless logistical support for both LTL and truckload shipments for our clients. Our company sells products directly and indirectly through third-party distributors. We transact with manufacturers as well as other distribution companies, including the following: Macy's, Woodman's, Sisco, Edward Don & Company, Associated Bag, and U-Line. Our professionals always deliver attentive, highly personal service that guarantees a superb buying experience from start to finish. We are seeking someone to continue the standards and traditions while growing our customer base and sales.

Starr offers a great selection of superior quality packaging materials for clients in the food service industry and more, including: Clamshell Containers, Cling Wrap, Coffee Filters, Corrugated Boxes, Deli Cups , Flat and Enclosable Poly Bags, Food Service Bags, Garbage Can Liners, Gloves, Machine Wrap, Miscellaneous Packaging Supplies, Stretch Film, T-Shirt Bags.We have developed strategic partnerships with both domestic and international manufacturers so that we can provide reasonable rates for our clients. By sourcing through both channels, we can ensure a fast turnaround from domestic production as well as the ideal cost savings of importing from overseas manufacturers.

Aargus Plastics, Inc., founded in 1959, stands as one of the nation's most versatile low- and high-density polyethylene extruders, printers, converters, and recyclers. The company has continually adapted to meet the dynamic needs of its customers while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. Their range of recyclable products is custom-made to precise specifications and proudly manufactured in the United States.

Role information:

This position is responsible for direct sales of J. Starr's diverse line of products with diverse prospective buyers. Reporting is to the operations director and colleagues include two other sales and operations people. Responsibilities are primarily outside sales along with developing customer relationships and gaining industry traction with our multiple product lines with each customer interaction. 

Our Sales Representative will be responsible for identifying customer needs for the full product line and selling value added solutions to meet customer requirements. The sales territory is national with respect to outside new sales. There is a strong emphasis on portable business and key relationships with customers.

This opportunity uniquely provides the opportunity for ownership with exceptional performance. 

Qualified candidates will have a five years’ experience in an industrial sales or service capacity with marketing responsibilities. Experience in paper and/or plastics sales is highly desired. A work-from-home arrangement can be accommodated with weekly office time required.

At J. Starr we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here (E.g. industrial sales or marketing), we encourage you to apply. Our experience is that differences often can bring about innovation and exceptional  work—therefore, people from different backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include reference checks, non-competes with past/current employers, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments though our employment verification partners.

We Seek

• College graduates with a minimum of 5 years of paper/plastics industry sales experience
• Great interpersonal skills
• Tenacity
• High intensity and driven sales mentality
• Exceptional problem-solving skills

What you will do

• Develop leads and close sales with a diverse pool of leads
• Apply J. Starr sales strategy keeping metrics and meeting sales targets
• Work in unison with operations and product specialists
• Continually search for strategic leads from industry information, search tools, or organic references.

Pay: $80-100K with an opportunity for ownership, a competitive commission plan, and an expense budget.

Benefits: We offer attractive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision,

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage Veterans to apply.