Sales / Customer Service Representative

Sales / Customer Service Representative for Memory Book Yearbooks

Location: Sedalia, Missouri

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. You'll be communicating with 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. You'll be communicating with other representatives of the Sales and Customer Service team, Information Systems, Accounting, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Management.

Paid an hourly wage with a commission paid quarterly if sales goals are met.

Visit our customer portal at: https://www.memorybook.com

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.

Bi-lingual in Spanish would be preferred.

Office experience in dealing with international customers and shipping documentation not a requirement, but would be beneficial.

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 required; inside sales experience 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 available day one of employment.
• 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.*
• We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $33,250 to $37500 annually with commission of 11% of sales growth annually.

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 recruiter@jostens.com.

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

• For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.