Field Sales Representative

Ingram Content Group

$74K — $94K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of sales experience in the book industry or related field
  • Experience with wholesale operations in the book industry is preferred
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Grow the assigned account base and increase market share for IBC
  • Plan and forecast sales activity and maintain strong client relationships
  • Analyze customer needs to provide effective solutions for problems and complaints
  • Keep customers updated on new services or products offered
  • Provide market insights to assist in the development of new programs and services
  • Collaborate with multiple Ingram departments to manage and support accounts effectively
  • Submit timely reports on sales and business operations, including expenses

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on the first day
  • 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 personal days annually
  • 401K matching, life insurance, and employee assistance programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Opportunities for community engagement and volunteerism, including donation matching
  • Casual dress code at work
Full Job Description
Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is seeking a Field Sales Representative tojoin ourteam. This individual promotes, coordinates and participates in sales and/or service activities among accounts or prospects in assigned territories for Ingram Book Company (IBC). They also develop business with key accounts, as well as IBC wholesale programs and services leading to the growth of assigned accounts. The ideal candidate will have book industry experience and/or wholesale experience within the book industry and will be able to travel. We have a strong preference for this person to live in the state of Texas.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or year for year experience
  • 3 years sales in book industry, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with wholesale within the book industry
  • Ability to travel up to 40%

Key Responsibilities:
  • Grows assigned account base and market share for IBC.
  • Responsibilities include sales, planning and forecasting, and establishing/maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Analyzes customer needs and interests to identify, recommend, and expedite solutions to resolve customer problems and/or complaints.
  • Keeps customers informed about new services or products.
  • Provides Ingram with market information and actively participate in the development of new programs and services that meet the needs of the market.
  • Works with the other Ingram departments and business units to effectively manage and support assigned accounts.
  • Provides timely reporting of business operations including sales reports, expense reports, etc
  • Provide timely responses to both external and internal customers and contacts
  • Utilizes MS Office, particularly Excel and Teams, in daily work functions

Hiring Salary Range: $74,353 - $94,011 This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:
  • A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
    • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
    • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
  • Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
    • Company match program for United Way donations
    • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
  • Casual Dress Code

Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd.

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