Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Correctional Enterprises Sales Representative in Wethersfield, Connecticut
Correctional Enterprises Sales Representative
Recruitment # 241121-2385AR-001
Location Wethersfield, CT
Date Opened 11/27/2024 11:00:00 AM
Salary $65,979 - $83,953/year *New State employees start at the minimum of the salary range
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 12/9/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Correction (DOC (https://portal.ct.gov/doc) ) is recruiting for a Correctional Enterprises Sales Representative (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2385AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) in Wethersfield.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) balance to all employees.
Position Highlights
The schedule for this position is First Shift, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
This position is an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our customers and supervisory staff.
The Sales Representative will have access to state car usage for travel from Central Office to visit existing and potential customers as well as attend trade shows. A "day in the life" of the Sales Representative may include:
Meeting with Sales Manager, Shop Supervisors and Director of CEC to discuss new company products or services, recurring customer issues, upcoming sales or new leads to pursue;
Interacting with prospective or existing customers and recording new sales/quotes while developing strong business relationships;
Selling offender manufacturing products to tax supported entities to cover the cost of training and rehabilitation, which provides skills necessary to work on the outside once returning citizens are released from incarceration;
Making an impact by assisting in the funding of our offender specialized training through sales, which teaches on the job training.
About Us
The Connecticut Department of Correction strives to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Selection Plan
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Before you apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
Important information for after you apply:
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Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Questions about this position should be directed to Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Correction this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks as contact person between the enterprise program and other governmental agencies to promote the purchase of various products and the utilization of the various services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The Sales Representative will have access to state car usage for travel from Central Office to visit existing and potential customers as well as attend trade shows. A "day in the life" of the Sales Representative may include:
Meeting with Sales Manager, Shop Supervisors and Director of CEC to discuss new company products or services, recurring customer issues, upcoming sales or new leads to pursue;
Interacting with prospective or existing customers and recording new sales/quotes while developing strong business relationships;
Selling offender manufacturing products to tax supported entities to cover the cost of training and rehabilitation, which provides skills necessary to work on the outside once returning citizens are released from incarceration;
Making an impact by assisting in the funding of our offender specialized training through sales, which teaches on the job training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
the organization of state and municipal governments;
a variety of manufacturing methods and materials;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
in computing cost bids;
Ability to
prepare concise reports;
utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of employment in industrial sales or industrial purchasing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience networking and building relationships with customers;
Experience negotiating with customers for the purchasing of products;
Experience identifying prospective customers, and generating sales leads from new and existing customers;
Experience generating/navigating trade related documentation such as blueprints, AutoCAD and schematics;
Experience responding to bids and annually budgeting customer projects;
Experiencing contacting new and existing customers to discuss needs;
Experience negotiating prices and terms, and preparing sales agreements;
Experience collaborating with colleagues in different sectors including colleges, state entities, municipalities and non-profit entities;
Experience maintaining a customer contact list and customer relationships;
Experience with Microsoft office tools including World to develop letters, quotes and weekly sales reports, and Excel to create spreadsheets;
Experience using Peoplesoft to create work orders and proformas.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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