Product demonstrator jobs in Elgin, IL - 3,842 jobs

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity. The Sales Associate will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth within the non-durable goods manufacturing sector by effectively promoting and selling our product lines to a diverse customer base. This position requires building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions that align with our product offerings. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams such as marketing, production, and logistics to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the role involves identifying new market opportunities and contributing to strategic sales planning to expand our market presence. Ultimately, the KRK-Sales Person will be instrumental in achieving sales targets and enhancing the company's competitive position in the industry. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers to understand their needs and promote our non-durable goods effectively. Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to showcase features and benefits tailored to client requirements. Negotiate sales contracts and close deals while ensuring compliance with company policies and profitability goals. Collaborate with marketing and production teams to coordinate product availability, delivery schedules, and promotional activities. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify new sales opportunities and inform product development. Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts to track performance against targets and support strategic decision-making. Participate in trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and generate leads. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience in sales, preferably within the non-durable goods manufacturing or related industries. Strong understanding of sales principles, customer relationship management, and negotiation techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse clients and internal teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounts while meeting sales targets. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using CRM software and sales analytics tools to manage customer data and track sales performance. Familiarity with supply chain and logistics processes related to non-durable goods. Additional training or certification in sales methodologies or customer service excellence. Multilingual abilities to support communication with a broader client base. Demonstrated success in developing new business and expanding market share. Skills: The required skills such as effective communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management are essential for daily interactions with clients and closing sales deals. The ability to analyze market trends and customer feedback helps in tailoring sales strategies and identifying new opportunities. Collaboration skills are used to coordinate with internal departments ensuring product availability and timely delivery, which directly impacts customer satisfaction. Preferred skills like CRM proficiency and knowledge of supply chain processes enhance efficiency in managing sales pipelines and order fulfillment. Multilingual capabilities and additional sales training further empower the sales associate to engage a wider audience and apply advanced techniques to exceed sales targets. At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment. VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to ************* or call Human Resources at ************** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.