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Join Our Wrisco Chicago Team – Outside Sales Opportunity

Wrisco is seeking an outside salesperson for our Chicago Division (Tinley Park, IL office/warehouse).  The selected candidate will be based preferably out of the metro Chicago area and cover the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and parts of Canada.

The outside sales representative will be selling primarily WRISCO’S prefinished aluminum coils, sheets and blanks – Painted, Anodized, 70% PVDF and Mill Finish.  In addition, the candidate will be marketing WRISCO’S custom computerized sheet metal fabrication; channel letter coil; painted 24 gauge galvalume steel with a Fluropon® 70% PVDF finish; aluminum storefront panels and Alpolic aluminum composite material (ACM) panels.  The primary industries WRISCO services are the glass/storefront, signage, screen printing, roofing, sheet metal, architectural metal, gas station canopy manufacturing, lighting, race car, trailer body and general contractors to name a few.  There are countless industries/applications for WRISCO’S many quality products.  www.wrisco.com

Outside sales representatives are responsible for servicing/maintaining/nurturing established customers.  In addition, following website leads and cold-call prospecting is required to generate new accounts and increase the sales growth of the designated territory.  The salesperson must be willing to do extensive traveling and overnight trips – minimum of 50% of their time on the road face-to-face with accounts and prospects.  When not on the road/traveling, the salesperson must utilize the phone, laptop and email to keep in contact with customers and prospects.  In addition, time must be dedicated to prospecting/telemarketing, emailing, updating files/reports, entering orders/quotes and maximizing customer communications.  The salesperson will have daily contact with the divisional personnel – inside sales, operations and management to keep apprised of any urgent matters, orders and quotes.

Requirements:

  • The individual must be a self-motivated and enterprising person with excellent organizational, task, computer, territory and time management skills.
  • Experience with sheet metal product distribution sales is highly preferred.
  • Must be able to handle a number of tasks at one time and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
  • Previous experience with managing a territory remotely with extensive travel and customer interaction is highly desired.
  • This salesperson must be ambitious, positive thinking and hard working in order to reach their designated sales goals with previous examples of revenue growth within region/territory.
  • Must take initiative and not require constant guidance – take and use the tools given and perform.
  • Experience with CRM, quote management and order entry operating systems.
  • College degree preferred but not necessary.

The ideal candidate will receive a competitive compensation plan consisting of salary, commission, bonus, car allowance, medical and 401k. All travel and sales expenses are covered.  WRISCO INDUSTRIES INC. is always looking for quality individuals that can make a positive team contribution towards WRISCO’S continued success as an industry leader.  Only qualified individuals need apply.  Drug screening and a background check initiated before hiring.

 

Send Resume:
Steve Grisko
Division Manager
Wrisco Industries Inc.
18700 Ridgeland Ave. #200
Tinley Park, IL 60477
sgrisko@wrisco.com

Wrisco Back on Board for 2nd Annual High Kick 99

The Brandon Ford Wheelman Series and Wrisco Industries Inc. are excited to announce that Wrisco Industries Inc. has re-signed to be the title sponsor of the 2nd Annual High Kick 99.
The High Kick 99 is a highly anticipated format style race that resembles the “Milk Bowl 150” which takes place every year at Thunder Road Speed bowl. Three segments, three individual segment winners, and one overall race winner. The overall race winner will conclude victory lane celebrations by kissing a donkey, like how the milk bowl winners kiss a cow.
The 2nd annual Wrisco Industries Inc. High Kick 99 takes place at the Citrus County Speedway, Inverness, FL (http://www.citruscountyspeedwayandtrack.com/) on October 31st, 2020.
Wheelman series director Steve Dorer, along with Wrisco Industries Inc. President Jim Monastra and Division Manager Robert Todd have feverously put together a sponsorship package including some great incentives to be announced for the “High Kick 99”!  Please follow https://www.facebook.com/WheelManSeries/?ref=bookmarks for more information.

3rd Quarter New Business Award Winners Announced

In a first ever dead heat tie, Territory Sales Representatives Kent Anderson (pictured left) of Wrisco Dallas and Michael Montisano (pictured right) of Wrisco Atlanta share the coveted 3rd Quarter Wrisco New Business Salesperson Award!  Way to go Kent and Michael on all the new customers you generated last quarter.  To all our Wrisco Customers, thank you for your support and business!

Mark Lopilato – 3rd Quarter Sales Leader!

Congratulations to Mark Lopilato of Wrisco Atlanta on being the Wrisco 3rd Quarter Top Outside Salesperson!  Mark, a 22 year Wrisco seasoned veteran, covers the State of Florida and the Central and Coastal Carolinas for Wrisco.   He blew out his sales goals on a fantastic effort during this COVID-19 time.  Thanks Mark for a super 3rd Quarter effort!

Happy Labor Day

Labor Day constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. Be proud. Happy Labor Day Weekend from all of us at Wrisco.

John Anderson Regional Sales Representative

Welcome John Anderson, the new Wrisco Chicago Regional Sales Representative covering Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

John brings 25 years of steel market knowledge.  He possesses an extensive service center background that includes years of fabrication experience.  John will relate his experiences to help service you the best he can.  John says, “I look forward to working with you and make the promise to always giving you my best – you deserve it!  I look forward to earning your trust and respect.”  In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and is an NCAA wrestling official.

Please never hesitate to contact John with your questions, quotes or ideas.

Jeremy Grimes – Territory Sales Representative Wrisco Chicago

Welcome Jeremy Grimes to the Wrisco Team at our new Chicagoland location. Jeremy is the outside sales representative covering the following territories: Chicago Metro, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Eastern Canada. He received his undergraduate degree in Construction Management from Missouri State University and his Masters in Business Administration from Baker University.

Prior to joining Wrisco Industries Inc., Jeremy spent the last 20 years of his career in construction related building envelope sales throughout the United States and Canada. His sales background is heavily focused on metal systems and components. He is an active member of the professional organizations IIBEC and CSI.

Please feel free to reach out to Jeremy Grimes with any questions or quotes needed. He looks forward to working with you in growing your business and ensuring answers to all your inquiries. Welcome aboard Jeremy!

Jennifer Konecy, Wrisco Chicago’s Newest CSR

Welcome Jennifer Konecy, the newest Customer Service Representative for Wrisco Chicago at our new sales and distribution center in Tinley Park, IL.  With over 20 years’ experience as a CSR at a variety of industrial distributors/manufacturers, all out of the Chicago area, Jennifer is eager to get to know our great customers and help you with your aluminum and steel needs.  Meanwhile, please feel free to call Jennifer with any orders, quotes or questions you may have.