28441 / Sales Associate
Preserve
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Job Description:
Preserve (www.preserveproducts.com) is the leading producer of stylish 100% recycled
household products. Preserve turns yogurt cups into toothbrushes and take‐out containers into
cutting boards. Through innovations in recycling, environmentally responsible materials and
sustainable design, Preserve has been finding more resourceful ways to make everyday products
for the kitchen, table, and bathroom since 1996. The company is powered by the recycling efforts
of individuals and companies via its Gimme 5 program. This program accepts #5 plastics that
many US municipalities do not recycle — such as yogurt cups and other common household
containers — and transforms them into new Preserve products. All recycling and manufacturing
is done in the USA. Preserve empowers people to make everyday choices that are better for the
earth while offering real solutions without compromise. Preserve products can be found at
forward‐thinking retailers like Whole Foods Market, Target, and a variety of grocery and natural
food stores. Preserve is also a certified B Corp — a new type of corporation that uses the power
of business to solve social and environmental problems (www.bcorporation.net). Preserve is
located in Waltham, MA and is easily accessible from public transportation.
Preserve is a pioneering company with a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. As a vital member of our
team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact from day one by introducing Preserve’s
line of products to a wide range of accounts.
Role Responsibilities:
The Sales Associate will focus on sales and new business development opportunities at Preserve.
Depending on the candidate’s experience and background, the following responsibilities will be
part of the role:
• Collaborate with the sales team to assess and prioritize new channels and business development
opportunities.
• Introduce Preserve to retailers in key growth channels.
• Develop relationships with new Preserve retailers.
• Manage relationships with Preserve’s existing retailers in select channels.
• Provide monthly executive summary with channel sales data and specific account challenges
and successes.
Qualifications:
Requirements
• 2‐4 years of relevant experience preferred
• Proven ability to establish and accomplish goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong relationship‐building skills
• Attention to detail and pride in accuracy and organization
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Sustainability experience preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in helping to build a fast‐growing,
entrepreneurial company. Creativity, organization, independence and accountability are
essential.
The people we would like to work with are:
• Team players with positive can‐do attitudes
• Interested in a small company atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Self‐motivated and energetic, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Committed to the environment and socially responsible business
• Passionate about the Preserve brand and about working towards our goal of bringing Preserve
products and the Preserve mission to millions of new households
Application Instructions:
Visit www.preserveproducts.com/careers to view application.
To apply for the position, please send a resume and cover letter detailing why you are fit for this
role (please include your first and last name in each document’s file name e.g.,
Jane.Smith.resume.pdf and Jane.Smith.cover.doc) to hr@preserveproducts.com with "Sales
Associate" as the title of the email. No phone calls please.
Online Application Address:
http://www.preserveproducts.com/careers
Posting Information
Job Location City: Waltham
Job Location State: MA
Job Location Country: United States of America
Job Category:
Marketing - General, Sales - General
Position Type: Full Time Entry Level
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Doctoral, Alumnus/a, Graduate Student, Grad Student 1st year, Grad Student 2nd year, Grad
Student 3rd year, Grad Student 3+ year
Degrees:
Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree
Majors:
Marketing
Post Date: 11/13/2015
Expiration Date: 1/20/2016