Sales Consultant (Graduate position) - Tukwila, Seattle

As a Sales Consultant (Graduate position) at Redox, your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing client needs, understanding their business requirements, negotiating pricing, and creating proposals. You'll engage in customer visits and work collaboratively with Product Managers to ensure customer satisfaction. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys dynamic interactions and is eager to learn more about the chemical industry.

To qualify for the Sales Consultant (Graduate position) at Redox, candidates must have a degree in Business or Science. Additionally, strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service experience, and a competitive attitude are essential. Candidates should also possess a driver's license and the ability to work in the U.S. without restrictions.

At Redox, the training for the Sales Consultant (Graduate position) is comprehensive and hands-on. You'll receive support from a knowledgeable team in the Seattle branch as well as from our head office in Sydney, ensuring a thorough understanding of both the sales process and the chemical industry.

Redox provides extensive benefits for the Sales Consultant (Graduate position), including a competitive base salary, full medical and dental coverage, a 401K plan after six months, and a generous 20 days of annual leave with a leave loading of 17.5%. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates starting their careers.

To apply for the Sales Consultant (Graduate position) at Redox, you can submit your application directly through our website at www.redox.com/careers. We encourage candidates ready to begin their career in sales to apply!

When answering this question, express your enthusiasm for the opportunity to work with a leading company like Redox and how the role aligns with your career goals in sales. Highlight your interest in the chemical industry and your passion for providing excellent customer service.

Think of a specific instance where you successfully managed a difficult customer situation. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answer, emphasizing your communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by explaining your approach to prioritizing tasks, such as creating a to-do list, using time management techniques, or setting deadlines to ensure that essential tasks are completed efficiently.

Do thorough research before the interview! Discuss Redox’s reputation as a leading commodity and specialty chemical distributor, mention the diverse industries served, and express your excitement about the range of applications for the products offered.

Explain that customer service builds trust and rapport, contributes to customer retention, and ultimately drives sales. Emphasize that great customer service leads to positive word of mouth and reflects positively on the company's reputation, which is crucial in a B2B setting.

Mention qualities such as excellent communication skills, a competitive spirit, the ability to learn quickly, and a strong desire to help clients succeed. Tie your skills back to the job description and the values of Redox.

Describe your respectful yet assertive approach to negotiations. Emphasize the importance of understanding the client’s needs, finding a mutually beneficial agreement, and how you ensure customer satisfaction while meeting company objectives.

Share your desire to acquire valuable industry knowledge, build strong client relationships, and contribute positively to the team. Speculate on personal growth and the skills you hope to master within your first year in the role.

Discuss how handling failure is important for growth. Provide an example of a past failure and how it taught you resilience and adaptive strategies for future success. Highlight the lessons learned and how they improved your skills.

Articulate your intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, such as personal satisfaction from helping clients, the challenge of reaching targets, or the excitement of being part of a successful team. Mention how working with Redox aligns with these motivations.