Pop Culture Sales Account Executive (DCD)

DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

LOCATION:  Hunt Valley, Maryland                                                       

DATE:  July, 2017

POSITION TITLE:  Pop Culture Sales Account Executive

DEPT:  Sales

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. is seeking an aggressive sales representative with a background in Action Figures/Collectible Toys and/or Comic Books/Graphic Novels for this entry level position. The Pop Culture Sales Account Executive’s primary focus is to develop and increase business with Diamond’s non-comic store retail customers. Additional responsibilities include prospecting, product presentations, POS Analysis and sales forecasting.  Qualified candidates must be well informed in the world of pop culture.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Call on assigned customers on a regular basis. 
• Build relationships and sales with new accounts.
• Review merchandise to solicit the best products for each assigned customer. 
• Inform customers of the services we offer, establishing the company as a competitive distribution choice.
• Work with the company’s New Accounts Department, keeping up with the needs of recently opened accounts.
• Use Internet and other research resources to prospect for customer leads for our varied product lines.
• Provide feedback concerning industry trends, customer suggestions, and customer polling. 
• Responsible for providing customer service to assigned customers.
• Follow-up account administration from close of sale through product delivery.
• Coordinate execution with internal teams (purchasing, order processing, credit, marketing, customer service) as needed
• Represent the company and open new accounts at trade shows.
• Initiate follow – up phone calls for leads established at trade shows.
• Some travel required.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent.  Some College preferred.
• One plus years sales/customer service experience.
• Business to Business sales experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate.  Typing skills required. (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred).
• Enthusiastic out-going personality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn about comic books, graphic novels, toys and other collectibles.
• Ability to work independently of others.
• Must be able to perform well with deadlines.