Entry-Level Territory Outside Sales Rep — Paint & Hardware

PETERS & THOMAS SALES CORP; East Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Peters & Thomas Sales Corp in East Hartford, CT is seeking an entry‑level Outside Sales Representative in the paint and hardware industry. Salary is dependent on experience, with bonus, paid time off, and training opportunities available.

You will create sales reports, build rapport with customers in your territory, evaluate needs, and negotiate deals. Travel to appointments; strong negotiation and customer service skills required; potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in outside sales.
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport and build relationships with customers
• Travel to appointments within your territory
• Meet or exceed sales targets
• Create and implement sales strategy
• Document leads, sales and customer interactions in CRM
• Use negotiation and sales techniques to close sales

Skills

Outside sales

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Peters & Thomas Sales Corp in East Hartford, CT is seeking an entry‑level Outside Sales Representative in the paint and hardware industry. Salary is dependent on experience, with bonus, paid time off, and training opportunities available.

You will create sales reports, build rapport with customers in your territory, evaluate needs, and negotiate deals. Travel to appointments; strong negotiation and customer service skills required; potential for advancement.