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Distributor Sales Rep

Magid, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Overview

What Matters at Magid? YOU do! Brief Description What Matters at Magid? YOU do! "The number one key to growth is having good people and that’s what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEO At Magid we are passionate about keeping workers safe and proud of the innovative and collaborative environment we’ve created where diversity is celebrated, and growth never stops. Are you a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves building customer relationships? Join Magid as a Distributor Sales Representative, where you\'ll partner with a dynamic distributor network that resells our industry-leading safety solutions. In this role, you’ll focus on growing revenue within assigned accounts by uncovering strategic opportunities and leveraging Magid’s proven selling techniques, exceptional service, expansive product portfolio, and innovative technology solutions. Our sales team lives the Magid Mindsets—fostering collaboration, embracing continuous improvement, and having fun along the way through team competitions, ongoing coaching, and shared success. If you’re passionate about helping customers win and want to grow your sales career, we’d love to meet you. Responsibilities

Manage and Grow Assigned Distributor Territory: Maintain and expand sales programs within a designated distributor network. Ensure distributors are consistently informed of current product offerings, pricing structures, promotional programs, and newly released items to maximize sales opportunities. Promote a Broad Industrial Product Portfolio: Effectively sell and support a catalog of more than 30,000 industrial products to wholesale distributors. Develop a deep understanding of product categories, applications, and value propositions to guide distributors in selecting solutions that meet their customers’ needs. Order Processing and Account Support: Accurately receive, review, and process purchase orders from distributors while ensuring all order details are complete and correct. Coordinate internally as needed to support timely fulfillment and resolve any discrepancies. Provide Timely and Accurate Pricing Information: Prepare and deliver verbal, written, and email price quotations based on current pricing policies, customer-specific terms, and product availability. Maintain consistency and professionalism in all quoting activities. Maintain Daily Distributor Engagement: Conduct daily outbound calls to distributors using a Contact Management Database to promote products, follow up on quotes, discuss inventory needs, and strengthen long-term relationships. Support New Product Introductions: Educate distributors on new product launches by providing detailed product information, positioning guidance, and sales tools to help them integrate new items into their own offerings. Collaborate Internally To Enhance Customer Experience: Work closely with internal teams—such as customer service, operations, and product management—to ensure distributor needs are met and to provide feedback regarding market trends or product performance. Experience/Education Required or Preferred

Account Management and/or Sales Experience (Phone-Based Preferred): 1 year of previous experience handling customer inquiries, processing orders, or supporting sales growth in a phone-based or inside sales environment. Industrial Product Knowledge (Preferred): Background working with industrial, safety, manufacturing, or related product lines is desirable. Contact Management Database Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with CRM or contact management systems for managing leads, tracking communications, and documenting sales activities. Requirements

Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related fields is preferred. Job Skills

Oral Communication: Strong ability to clearly explain product features, technical details, and ordering procedures to distributors of varying levels of product knowledge. Written Communication: Competence in drafting professional emails, letters, and documentation for customers, including quotes and follow-up correspondence. Computer Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using business systems such as AS400; ability to efficiently navigate a Contact Management Database for daily sales activities. Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple distributor accounts simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to Work Under Pressure: Comfortable handling multiple requests, urgent deadlines, and high-volume phone interactions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Summary

Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities. Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Bonus plan 401k retirement plan with company match Company provided Profit Sharing Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy 9 Paid Holidays Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g., work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946. Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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