Outside Sales

PETERS & THOMAS SALES CORP; Westerly (RI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Peters & Thomas Sales Corp in Rhode Island seeks an energetic Outside Sales Representative to cover the paint and hardware market. This entry‑level role emphasizes building rapport with customers, evaluating needs, and negotiating successful deals.

You will travel within your territory, meet sales targets, and document leads and customer interactions in CRM. A high school diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous outside sales experience is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Communication

Persistence

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.