Pratt Industries

Recycling Sales Representative

Posted 10 Days Ago

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Columbia, SC, USA

In-Office

Junior

Greentech • Logistics • Industrial • Manufacturing

The Role

Generate new business leads via cold calling and referrals, perform inside and outside sales, act as liaison between plant locations and Sales Manager, resolve customer and plant issues, communicate equipment and account status, follow company policies and safety guidelines, and travel weekly within the region including nights/weekends and occasional overtime.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Pratt Perks:

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

Sales representatives will work to find new sales leads, through business directories, client referrals, etc. Sometimes, sales representatives will focus on inside sales, which typically involves "cold calling" for new clients while in an office setting, or outside sales, which involves visiting clients in the field with new or existing clients.

Liaison between Pratt recycling plant locations and Pratt Recycling Sales Manager
Resolve issues as they arise with Customers and Plant Managers
Ability to accurately communicate equipment issues, account coordination and customer expectations
Communicates with Plant Manager and Sales Manager with challenges or processes of customer
Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
Follow all company safety guidelines.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports

Hiring Requirements/Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in packaging, accounting or finance or business is a plus
Must have 1 years of experience in a recycling/sustainable sales role
Must have a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to travel when deemed necessary, there will be some travel in this role
Must be able to travel weekly throughout region
Prefer Office Suite experience at intermediate level or above
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
Must be able to work with little to no supervision.

Professional Attitude & conduct.
Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
Travel and work away from home when and if required.
Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Preferred Qualifications

Pratt Perks:

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Skills Required

1 year of experience in a recycling or sustainable sales role
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to travel when necessary, including weekly regional travel
Ability to work with little to no supervision
Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail
Multi-tasking, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills
High degree of safety awareness and adherence to safety guidelines
Professional attitude and conduct; courteous to co-workers, supervisors and the public
Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary
Bachelor's degree in packaging, accounting, finance, or business
Office Suite experience at intermediate level or above

Pratt Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pratt Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by Pratt Industries.

Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are part of a broad core package, with options like HSA and wellness incentives and eligibility that often begins within one month of hire. Coverage breadth is reinforced by added programs such as EAP, legal/ID protection, and travel assistance.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is widely offered, with eligibility commonly beginning around three months. This provides structured support for long‑term savings across many roles.
Parental & Family Support — Paid childbearing and parental leave are included as part of the standard package. Some postings indicate these benefits activate after a defined tenure (e.g., around 12 months).