SALES REPRESENTATIVE JOB DETAILS | LEGGETT & PLATT

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for Sales Representatives based out of Mississippi, Fort Wayne, Indiana, NW/NE Ohio, and West Michigan  to help support our Home Furniture Components business.
Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full-package solutions for the industry.
We do not make furniture.
We make furniture more comfortable.
We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
So, what will you do as a Sales Representative?  •    Call on and service upholstery manufacturers that use Leggett & Platt furniture components – region-specific •    Meet and exceed sales goals and grow market share •    Develop profitable new business and grow sales in existing assigned accounts •    Partner with the sales/ manufacturing/ customer service teams to respond to customer needs, monitor accounts, and build strong customer relations •    Assist in the development of new products/ effective liaison with customers, development teams, and Leggett R&D •    Market and roll out new products to customers   To be successful in this role, you’ll need.
•    8+ years outside sales experience, preferably in the Home Furnishings industry, in B2B manufacturing sales  •    Ability to retain current customer business & strategically target and win new business •    Deep understanding of consumer-driven end markets (preferably in the “Home" markets) •    Ability to craft appropriate business-focused messages to & from the customer •    Proven track record of creating and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve profitable growth objective •    Experience driving continuous improvement with a sales function    Travel Required.
Minimal overnight travel (a week per quarter), daily regional travel required    What to Do Next Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.
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Our Values Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all.
Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more.
Join us!   We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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