Sales Executive

Sterling Heights, MI

Great Lakes Electronics Corporation (GLEC) is a Certified Electronics Recycler and IT Asset Management B2B service provider.  As trusted experts in the electronics recycling and data management industry, GLEC manages its customers’ retired I.T. equipment and data in a secure, responsible and environmentally conscious way.  We pride ourselves on operating under the highest standards of integrity.  As environmental stewards, we utilize every resource we can, in an effort to conserve energy and reduce our impact on the environment.  The secret to our success is building and maintaining a great team by providing competitive pay along with an engaging and rewarding work place.  We are seeking a likeminded individual who shares these same qualities and is looking to join a growing company.

 

Position Summary:

As a Sales Executive you will target Corporations and Businesses to recommend GLEC services for their electronics recycling and I.T. Asset Management needs.  Services to be offered include: Data Management and Destruction, Electronics Recycling, Product Destruction, Auditing and Reporting as well as Equipment Purchasing/Resale.  As a Sales Executive your main focus will be on contacting, qualifying and securing new customers for GLEC services.  The Sales Executive responsibilities include direct sales and business development, determining and negotiating pricing and terms as well as providing exceptional customer service.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead Generation
  • Prospecting – Cold Calling
  • Sales
  • Account Management
  • Administrative Functions as needed

 

Requirements:

An Associate’s Degree along with at least one year of sales experience is required.  Applicants with additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered. Additional qualifications include:

Base Knowledge:

  • B2B Sales
  • Sourcing
  • General Business Acumen
  • Cross-Selling
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel

Base Skills:

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Excellent Written & Oral Communication
  • Strong Negotiation Skills
  • Basic Math/Margin Understanding
  • Intermediate Computer Skills
  • Customer Service Skills

Base Abilities:

  • Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Build Rapport
  • Self-Motivated
  • Travel up to 20%

 

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in recycling or data management industry, and/or other related Sales experience preferred.

 

Great Lakes Electronics Corporation makes every effort to be an employer who stands out from the rest.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other identifier.