Local Sales Representative

Trinity, a leading manufacturer and trade distributor of products and services to the trade show, display, signage and experiential marketing industries, is seeking a Local Sales Representative. This position will develop new business and strengthen customer relationships throughout Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicagoland area. The role combines local prospecting, in-person customer visits, consultative selling and account development.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized and curious to learn about our business and industry. If you have exceptional people skills, truly care about customer success and draw energy from building relationships and being part of a team, we would like to meet you.

Our customers are the lifeblood of our business.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Trinity, what we do and why we do it.
• Develop new local business through cold calling, networking, referrals, email outreach and in-person visits.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective customers to understand their goals, timelines, budgets and project requirements.
• Present Trinity's products, services and production capabilities in a clear, customer-focused manner.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers and identify opportunities to grow each account.
• Coordinate with estimating, design, production and account management teams to develop quotes and solutions.
• Follow up consistently on open quotes, active opportunities, completed projects and future customer needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely CRM records, including contacts, sales activity, opportunity stages and follow-up dates.
• Communicate customer feedback, project concerns and market opportunities to the appropriate internal teams.
• Represent Trinity professionally at customer locations, local business events, trade shows and networking functions.
• Prioritize tasks, plan weekly sales activity, set goals and meet deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service before, during and after the sale.
• Travel primarily within the local territory with occasional overnight travel of less than 10 percent.

Requirements

• Two or more years of sales, business development, account management or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to prospect, start conversations, build rapport and earn customer trust.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and listening skills.
• Excellent organizational, follow-through, time management and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; previous CRM or business software experience is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to learn technical products, production processes and solution-based selling.
• Valid state-issued driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the local territory.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• A team player with a high level of dedication - if we succeed, you succeed.

Trinity Displays is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person