Zeus is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy exploration, automotive, fiber optics and more allow us to leap past can't and into how. At Zeus we are "Turning polymers into possibilities." We believe in building collaborative relationships with customers to design, engineer and produce high performance polymer tubing.

We have an opportunity for a Sales Associate at our Sales & Marketing Facility in Orangeburg, SC. The successful candidate should be prepared to be a part of a team that builds strong lasting relationships with customers.

Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. An entrepreneur's mentality is a huge plus. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and employees. Many of our employees are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives!

General Summary:

This is an entry-level inside sales position. Associates in this position perform a wide array of sales functions under the supervision of the respective sales management personnel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize understanding of Customers development, project or manufacturing requirements in order to generate quotations for business development
• Conduct follow up activity on Global sales leads generated at market specific trade shows
• Identify potential new customers through market awareness and understanding
• Foster relationships at current and potential accounts in order to generate new business opportunities
• Determine viability, growth potential and develop Marketing qualified web leads
• Coordinate on-site sales calls with outside sales representatives, research scientist, engineering or quality teams
• Review and negotiate Customer specific pricing structure, terms and supply agreements
• Capture daily interaction with current and potential customers and Team members in CRM database.
• Manage all facets of Order Process to include ship method, schedule, quantity, pricing and terms to insure Customers expectations are met or exceeded
• Resolve Customer Non-Conformance claims and Issue return authorizations as determined by Quality Organization

Performance Standards:

• Maintain, Improve or Build customer relationships to facilitate communication in order to achieve +/-10% forecast accuracy
• New Customer acquisitions to meet or exceed three/month
• Meet monthly internal training goals as established by Zeus Training Program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 4 year Bachelor degree and 1-2 years prior sales or marketing experience.

Disclaimer Statement: Job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and/or knowledge, skills, and abilities required, but a description of the job's most important elements. Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.