Myers Industries Inc.
Posted Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.
About the job
Founded in 1933, Myers Industries has moved from a small storefront in Akron, Ohio to become a family of over 2,400 employees. Our One Myers team is made up of some of the most revered brands in the industry, including: Myers Tire Supply, Patch Rubber Company, Tuffy Manufacturing, Akro-Mils, Scepter, Buckhorn Inc, Jamco Products, Ameri-Kart, Elkhart Plastics and Trilogy Plastics.
Our people are the engine behind our growth, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our success. We invite you to apply and consider joining our team as we drive our business forward. We would love to have you as part of the next chapter of our growth story!
This individual must reside in Dallas or Chicago but will work remotely and travel within the assigned territory.
Job Purpose
This Sales Representative works to develop new accounts for the company, as well as maintain and build upon the existing relationships already in the market. As a manufacturer with multiple locations, this individual will concentrate on a propriety and custom IBC (intermediate bulk container) product line selling directly to business customers. An understanding of the IBC, Packaging and Material Handling marketplaces is essential to the individual's success.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain records for sales leads and progress status of accounts.
Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities.
Attend sales and/or trade meetings.
Build relationships and identify the prospect's need for the products or services.
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and to explain how specific products and services can meet these needs
Answer customers' questions about prices, availability, and product uses
Negotiate prices and terms of sale and service agreements
Prepare sales contracts and submit orders for processing
Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies and marketing information
Achieving agreed upon sales targets
Qualifications / Other Related Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, engineering or related field
Excellent math and computer skills
Prior experience with manufacturing sales required
Prior experience selling custom products required.
Five years’ experience developing business relationships
Understanding or manufacturing technology
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to change direction as the market changes
Working Conditions Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires significant overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work. Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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Working Conditions Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work requires significant overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work. Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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