Reference #: 4565324
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an opportunity to employ your experience and training in sales and marketing? The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic and well-organized person to join the Correctional Industries Central Office team as a Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative! If you enjoy working as part of a productive team to set and accomplish goals, this is the job for you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative, you will provide customer contact from the office and in the field to promote and arrange for the sale of a variety of prison made products and services. You will meet customers, as well as manage customer inquiries. You will have an opportunity to utilize your exception communications skills when making cold calls and delivering presentations to further Correctional Industries sales.In this role, you will establish contact with officials of state-aided and owned institutions and agencies, schools, and political subdivisions to promote and arrange for sales of prison made products and services. You will also attend conventions and conferences as deemed necessary. As a Correctional Industries Sales and Marketing Representative, you will function as a liaison between customers and Correctional Industries shops and headquarters.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (37.5-hour work week)
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of professional sales experience in a manufacturing or service oriented production operation, and a bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, business administration, or a closely related area; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.Special Requirement:This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
