Account Manager - Fabric Consultant

Job Description: Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive PayProfessional Development
• Job Stability in a growing industry
• Pine Crest Fabrics - Portland, ORPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

Looking for an opportunity to work in a creative team environment and to generate sales across the entire US and internationally? Are you a dedicated and competitive individual looking for a healthy small business that will appreciate your opinions? Are you tired of getting lost in the corporate shuffle and ready to see your hard work directly impact the bottom line? In our 40 years of business, Pine Crest Fabrics has built a strong reputation as a leading stretch fabric wholesaler, and we're looking to expand our team! Pine Crest Fabrics is seeking a strong, energetic salesperson to join our team. With our headquarters in NE Portland, our new sales representative will help to develop new accounts and occasionally travel the US to visit with our customers and prospects on their home turf. JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESQualify new potential accounts and develop them into consistent buying customers. Provide courteous and prompt customer service to all contacts. Communicate regularly with customers and vendors regarding pending production, samples, submits, etc. Identify and develop new opportunities Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients Seek out and participate in networking events and opportunities Monitor and report on key metrics to ensure sales goals are met Process orders and follow up with production to meet deadlines. Manage production submits, standards, and spec sheets when applicable. Present fabrics to top-level decision makers and identify new product opportunities. Attend trade shows and help with preparation as needed. Ability to regularly travel for business up to 5% of the time. Must be able to carry up to 50lbs of samples. DESIRABLE QUALITIESProficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other basic business software. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ambitious and results-driven. Team-playing attitude and strong work ethic.