Outside Sales

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

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Outside Sales Representative calling on the paint and hardware industry. This is an entry level position, salary is dependent on experience. Your responsibilities will include creating and submitting sales reports, building rapport with new and existing customers within your territory, evaluating their needs, and negotiating successful deals. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality, exceptional customer service and negotiation skills, and a strong desire to close deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport and build relationships with existing and potential customers
• Travel to appointments and meetings with potential and existing customers within your territory
• Meet or exceed designated sales targets
• Create and implement an effective sales strategy
• Document all leads, sales, and customer interactions in customer relationship management (CRM) program
• Use best practices in negotiation and sales techniques to close sales

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience in outside sales
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and ability to be persistent

Flexible work from home options available.