Search jobs > Wheaton, IL > Golf outside

Golf & Sports Turf Materials Outside Sales Representative

Thelen Materials, LLC.
Antioch, Chicago, Wheaton, Elgin, Aurora, Joliet, IL, US
Full-time
Quick Apply

Golf & Sports Turf Materials Outside Sales Representative for the Western & Southern Chicago Metro Area Job description Thelen Materials, LLC.

is seeking an Accomplished Sr Outside Sales Representative for the Southern / Western Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will County regions in Illinois.

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the golf & sports materials sales process including identifying, pursuing, and following up on new business as well as maintaining & establishing business relationships with key accounts.

Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for : Sell and promote a highly regarded line of golf course, sports, and organics’ materials and services within our target market Develop and maintain productive working relationships with private and public golf course cliental, equestrian applications, sports field / turf managers, municipal entities, operating partners, and internal operating support groups Identify new business and target specific accounts and prospects to meet or exceed sales objectives Participate and attend golf & sports industry association events to include annual and monthly meeting(s) that requires golf outing participation.

Daily face to face interaction with industry cliental soliciting high end products and services based off internal inventory requirements and customer demand maximizing value and company profitability Market liaison to executive management and operation management providing strategic market feedback relative to competitive strategies Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the company’s products, services, and policies.

Provide product and delivery proposals to customers and negotiate pricing / terms as required. Tracking quote follow-up through a pipeline report Attend weekly remote and monthly in person sales progress meetings in our Antioch, IL office to present sales plans and strategies, discuss status of projects and provide sales forecasts Review the accounts receivables and initiate collection communication to ensure the completion of the sales process Investigate and provide solutions to customers’ product concerns Professionally represents the company at industry, trade association, customer, legislative and technical meetings, and various social and business functions.

Promote and maintain a safe and supportive work environment Skills The ideal candidate will have : 3-5 years of outside sales experience is mandatory , preferably in golf course & sports turf materials related products or services Bachelor’s degree required Understands golf course management and basic agronomy Able to demonstrate past success at managing the sales process and achieving sales goals Strong verbal and written communication skills Able to navigate geographically within the Chicago region and southern / western collar counties Independent problem solver who works well in a team environment Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office products Valid driver’s license with a good driving record Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random screening thereafter Ability to lift to 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk for extended periods Ability to tolerate noise and temperature variations Benefits Company retirement plan with 401k & Roth options, plus company matching Heath Insurance with an HSA plan option Dental Insurance Company provided Life Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Paid Time Off Work Location : In person To Apply Please submit your resume Who is Thelen Materials, LLC.

We are a subsidiary of a unique, 77-year-old family-owned company, Thelen Sand and Gravel, Inc, that serves the Chicagoland and Southeast Wisconsin construction markets transforming natural sand and gravel, recycled concrete and asphalt into construction aggregates serving aspects of the road building as well as the residential and commercial construction industries.

Effective 2023, we rolled out high end line of golf course bunker and topdressing sands, sports fields materials, and a myriad of amended soils to be consumed by both the public and private sectors.

We also serve the organics industry, recycling private and municipal yard waste into various compost, mulch, and amended soils used in a myriad of landscape and construction applications. Powered by JazzHR

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Slice Merchant Services
Elgin, Illinois

Slice Merchant Services is seeking driven, ambitious outside sales professionals to join our most aggressive and lucrative Sales Representative Program ever offered. Proven outside or field sales experience with a track record of hitting or exceeding sales goals. As an Outside Sales representative w...

Promoted
RS Hughes Co., Inc.
Carol Stream, Illinois

Teamwork and collaboration are key for the Outside Sales Representative to work closely with sales support in multiple departments. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for ongoing opportunity analysis, demonstrations, and value proposition presentations, as well as working closely with t...

Promoted
Jan-Pro of Northern Illinois
Burr Ridge, Illinois

In this role, the account sales representative will work within a defined geographic territory, identifying, targeting and signing new commercial clients for cleaning and disinfecting services. Three years of prior outside sales experience is preferred. You will work independently and collaborativel...

Promoted
Hanes Companies
Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hanes Geo Components (HGC) is currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive our Northern Illinois and South Chicago territory. The Outside Sales role is fast-paced, and it involves building and maintaining current relationships, seeking new business opportunities, and closing sales. HGC...

Sales Focus
Aurora, Illinois

Sales Outsourcing, may have the perfect role for you as an Outside Sales Representative representing our client, in B2B outside sales. Looking for an exciting, dynamic outside sales job in one of the fastest growing industries in the world, clean and sustainable energy? Do you enjoy getting out from...

AmeriPro Roofing
Batavia, Illinois

Outside Sales Representatives educate and inform homeowners on what they're entitled to through storm damage as it relates to roofing, siding and gutter projects protecting their most valued investment at a fraction of retail costs! Make the income you deserve today!   . What sets AmeriPro Roofing a...

Snap On
Rosemont, Illinois

Professional outside sales experience with portfolio of consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals. As an Equipment Sales Specialist, you will work within a defined territory to sell John Bean products to general service automotive repair facilities, Automotive Dealerships, and Collision Centers....

Pivotal Talent Search
Glenview, Illinois

Outside Sales Representative – Chicago (North Suburbs), Wisconsin. We are seeking an Outside Sales Representative for the Chicago North Suburbs and Milwaukee market. Proven track record of sales success, including expanding the customer base and increasing sales. Achieve sales targets by promo...

Hanes Companies
Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hanes Geo Components (HGC) is currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive our Northern Illinois and South Chicago territory. The Outside Sales role is fast-paced, and it involves building and maintaining current relationships, seeking new business opportunities, and closing sales. HGC...

CIT Trucks
Bensenville, Illinois

We are not just looking for a Parts Outside Sales Representative; we are seeking the next rising star in our operations. Responsibilities of a Parts Outside Sales Representative entail:. The requirements to be a Parts Outside Sales Representative include:. Our sales revenues exceed $700 million with...