Cintas Facility Services offers a dynamic sales career path for driven individuals seeking professional growth and financial rewards. This role focuses on new business-to-business account development, requiring prospecting, cold calling, presentations, and meeting sales quotas.
What Does a Cintas Facility Services Sales Representative Do?
As a Sales Representative for Cintas Facility Services, you will be responsible for generating new business within a designated territory. This involves:
- Prospecting and Lead Generation: Identifying potential clients through cold calling, lead generation campaigns, and utilizing business intelligence.
- Building Relationships: Developing rapport with prospects, understanding their needs, and presenting tailored solutions.
- Presenting Solutions: Showcasing Cintas’ wide range of facility services offerings, including restroom supplies, cleaning solutions, and safety products. This often includes transporting product samples for demonstrations.
- Closing Deals: Negotiating contracts and securing new business to meet sales targets.
- Ongoing Account Management: Maintaining relationships with existing clients to ensure satisfaction and identify potential upselling or cross-selling opportunities.
Cintas invests in its sales team by providing comprehensive training. The 12-week sales training program covers product knowledge, effective sales techniques, business development strategies, and includes a mentorship component to guide new hires.
Benefits of a Sales Career with Cintas Facility Services
Cintas offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Financial Incentives: A solid base salary combined with commission potential, monthly/quarterly performance bonuses, and various incentives.
- Company Vehicle: An extensive car package covering lease, gas, insurance, and maintenance allowance.
- Technology and Tools: Sales representatives are equipped with a tablet and AirCard to enhance productivity and connectivity.
- Training and Development: The comprehensive training program, along with ongoing mentorship, ensures continuous professional development.
- Recognition and Rewards: Cintas recognizes top performers through annual events and various incentive programs.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits with premiums below the national average, along with 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Paid Time Off: Employees receive paid time off and holidays.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, candidates should possess:
- Sales Experience: A minimum of one year of outside sales experience or successful completion of the Cintas sales training program.
- Valid Driver’s License: Essential for travel within the assigned territory.
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- B2B Sales Experience: Prior experience in business-to-business sales is a significant advantage.
- Hunter Mentality: A proactive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented approach to sales.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet/intranet navigation, and Contact Management Systems.
About Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation is a Fortune 500 company providing essential products and services to over one million businesses. Cintas helps organizations maintain clean, safe, and efficient facilities, enabling employees to focus on their core tasks. The company’s comprehensive offerings include uniforms, cleaning supplies, restroom solutions, first aid and safety products, fire protection services, and training programs.
Cintas is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Ready to Join the Cintas Team?
If you’re a driven individual with a passion for sales and a desire to build a rewarding career, explore the opportunities available at Cintas Facility Services. Visit the Cintas careers website to learn more and apply.
