We’re a team of product developers, sales professionals, and logistical geniuses who tackle each day with vigor and wide-eyed excitement. Every day, our team creates products that bring success to those who sell them and joy to those who buy them. Using our expertise in merchandising, we introduce turn-key products and programs to a wide network of retailers. We envision, fulfill, and distribute all under one roof, conveniently located just off of I-294/I-290 and Route 83 in Elmhurst, IL.
DM is known industry-wide for its unmatched product variety, offering over 200 original brands and well over 3,000 different items. At DM, retailers have access to uniquely curated brands of active and loungewear, novelty apparel, fashion accessories, protective essentials, impulse items, travel gear, readers and sunglasses, tech accessories, kitchenware, jewelry, and more.
We are currently seeking a top-grade motivated performer to join us as a Sales Executive as part of the #1 team in the gift and apparel industry. This role is vital to DMs continued success and growth. The ideal candidate will build lasting relationships and help influence DMs position in the market. We feel our goods are second to none and a high-performing sales professional will help take this message to the many customers we serve. The sales funnel uses a variety of channels to help build leads and write orders including cold calling, tradeshows, publications, inbound leads from the web or phone, as well as many others as the marketing strategy continues to improve.
Position Responsibilities:
- Engage customers directly and tailor messages based on the buying needs of their store.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects
- Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products
- Collect and analyze information and prepare data and sales reports
- Attend tradeshows upon request
- Build and maintain professional networks
- Meet with potential clients to determine their needs
Preferred Skills:
- Passionate about sales
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Excellent organizational and time management with the ability to independently manage and prioritize workload.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
- Attention to detail
Soft Skills:
- Effectively deal with change and shifting priorities
- Strong and decisive problem solver
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and stressful environment
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Proficient knowledge of function-specific software and computer programs
- Ability to work independently
