New Market Development Sales Rep

Bent Tubes, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Value Added Distributors, LLC is seeking a full-time New Market Development Sales Rep to grow our presence across Northwest Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. You will prospect, qualify leads, visit customers, and present tailored solutions while building a robust sales pipeline.

Expect to negotiate pricing and close deals, with a goal of $1.5M–$3M in new sales in the first two years. Relentless customer focus, strong collaboration with engineering and purchasing, and the ability to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of OEM sales experience, industrial/manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint; ERP experience a plus.
• Strong business acumen and ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel ~80% and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify new opportunities.
• Conduct customer visits and present tailored solutions.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline; negotiate pricing and close deals.
• Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies to hit targets.
• Aim to achieve $1.5M–$3M in new sales within two years.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong business acumen

Relationship building

Mentorship

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

ERP systems

Epicor

Job description

Value Added Distributors, LLC is seeking a full-time New Market Development Sales Rep to support growth across Northwest Wisconsin and Northeast and Central Minnesota. This role is focused on identifying new business opportunities, expanding market presence, and building strong customer relationships within the industrial sector.

PAY

This position earns a competitive wage plus performance incentives.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

THE INS AND OUTS OF BECOMING OUR NEW MARKET DEVELOPMENT SALES REP

THE SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time Monday–Friday position, 8 AM–4 PM, with customer-driven hours and approximately 80% travel.

YOUR ROLE:

As our New Market Development Sales Rep, you'll focus on securing new business and expanding market presence. Your role includes prospecting, qualifying leads, conducting customer visits, and presenting tailored solutions. You'll build a sales pipeline, negotiate pricing, and close deals while maintaining long-term relationships. Collaborating with internal teams, you'll monitor sales performance and adjust strategies to achieve $1.5M–$3M in new sales within your first two years.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of successful OEM sales experience (industrial/manufacturing preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint (SharePoint, Teams) and sales enablement tools
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market dynamics, customer needs, and company strategy
• Ability to build strong relationships with engineering, purchasing, and operational teams
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience a plus
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Adaptable and willing to mentor others
• Adherence to safety standards and company policies
• Willingness to wear PPE when needed
• Ability to travel extensively (~80%) and lift up to 50 lbs

Experience in OEM hose, hydraulics, or related industries, strong analytical and presentation skills, and a commitment to continuous development are required.

JOIN US AT VALUE ADDED DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Value Added Companies is an ISO 9001:2015–certified industrial solutions provider supporting manufacturers and operations teams across multiple locations. We don't just distribute products - we engineer, assemble, and deliver solutions that keep critical systems moving. Our workplaces are hands‑on, fast‑paced, and built around safety, quality, and teamwork. We trust our people, value improvement, and give employees opportunities to grow with the business.