Entry Level Sales Representative

Elite Distributing Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship available

30-day performance evaluations

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Elite Distributing Inc. in Vancouver, Washington is hiring an Entry-Level Sales Representative to guide customers through the complete sales experience, from initial conversation to order and follow-up. Training is provided with ongoing support to build product knowledge and confidence from day one.

The role offers full-time, in-person work based in Vancouver, WA, with opportunities for growth through leadership training and performance evaluations every 30 days.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence starting conversations with new people.
• Active listening and an interest in helping customers.
• Coachability and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the complete sales process.
• Conduct product demonstrations and recommend options.
• Answer questions and address customer concerns professionally.
• Process orders and maintain accurate records of conversations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Coachability

Goal-oriented

Resilience

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Build confidence. Learn sales. Rise fast.Elite Distributing Inc. (EDI) is a Vancouver-based team helping customers find high-quality home maintenance products through hands-on demonstrations and personalized service. We have served the Vancouver community since 1985, backed by a nationwide legacy dating to 1914.Our culture is energetic, goal-oriented, and built around momentum. We develop talent from within through paid training, ongoing coaching, and frequent opportunities to take on greater responsibility.

We are hiring an

Entry-Level Sales Representative

to guide customers through the complete sales experience, from the first conversation and needs discovery through product demonstrations, recommendations, orders, and follow-up.No previous sales experience is required. New team members receive practical training and ongoing support designed to build product knowledge, communication skills, and confidence from day one.

What you’ll do

• Connect with prospective customers through professional face-to-face conversations
• Ask thoughtful questions to understand customer needs and priorities
• Learn the product line and conduct clear, engaging demonstrations
• Recommend appropriate products based on each customer’s needs
• Explain product features, benefits, and available options accurately
• Answer questions and address customer concerns professionally
• Guide customers through the ordering process
• Maintain organized records of customer conversations and follow-up activity
• Track individual results and work toward team performance goals
• Participate in ongoing sales, communication, and leadership training
• Represent EDI with professionalism, energy, and integrity

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence starting conversations with new people
• Active listening and an interest in helping customers
• A positive, dependent, and professional approach
• Goal-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Coachability and openness to feedback
• Resilience when navigating challenges or rejection
• Ability to stay organized and follow through consistently
• Interest in sales, leadership, and professional development
• Availability to work full-time in Vancouver, Washington
• Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience is helpful but not required

What you’ll gain

• Paid training with no previous sales experience required
• Hands‑on experience across the complete sales process
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Performance and advancement evaluations every 30 days
• Opportunities to grow into training and team leadership
• Transferable skills in communication, negotiation, organization, and relationship building
• Performance incentives and recognition for strong results
• A supportive, high‑energy team environment focused on growth and achievement

Schedule and location

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• In‑person position based in Vancouver, Washington
• Face‑to‑face customer interaction and community‑based activity
• Immediate start available