Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Sales Ambassador for our First Quality Products, Inc. located in Mid Atlantic Remote (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Washington D.C, and Ohio). This position will be responsible for hunting and closing new Healthcare opportunities in assigned territory for First Quality’s full range of absorbent and wipe product lines. This position will also maintain existing Healthcare business in assigned territory or accounts
Primary responsibilities include:
Work closely and effectively with internal teams and distributors to achieve company and customer objectives.
Develop, grow, and maintain an active and robust sales pipeline. Identify potential new Healthcare opportunities by researching and uncovering new potential opportunities.
Utilize sales reports and data to analyze business to determine customer needs and develop strategic plan.
As necessary travel to customers to support closing and maintaining accounts.
Represent company to promote our products and programs at trade shows, conferences, and other association meetings.
Understand the needs and expectations of the customer and provide relevant solutions.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
2 years of Sales Experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated sales skills and success at regionally sized accounts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient analytical skills.
Comfortable and effective presenter digitally and virtually.
Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Creative thinking, possess ability to resolve critical problems
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Understanding of Healthcare industry and current with trends.
Effectively communicate throughout First Quality their customers/territory and trends.
Travel within Territory as needed and some travel outside of territory for meetings and industry events. Expect 25-50% overnight travel.
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
..and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
