Outside Sales Associate/Trainee-$63,000-$65,000

Auto‑Chlor System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Gas card

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Auto-Chlor System is hiring an Outside Sales Associate / Trainee to join the Columbus, OH team. You will start with a guaranteed base salary and develop B2B sales skills while prospecting and hunting for new customers in assigned areas.

As you demonstrate success, you can advance to an Outside Sales Representative role with base salary plus uncapped commissions. Extensive paid training, company vehicle, and benefits support your growth in this path.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable in the market, approaching new businesses and handling rejection.
• Strong prospecting and pipeline-building skills are needed.
• Ability to learn Auto-Chlor's products and services and communicate value.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cold call restaurants, hospitality businesses, and other commercial accounts.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective customers.
• Document activity and move opportunities through the sales process in CRM.

Skills

Prospecting

Cold calling

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Outside Sales Associate/Trainee-$63,000-$65,000

Job Category: Sales

Requisition Number: OUTSI003382

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Columbus | 980
3691 Interchange Road
Columbus, OH 43204, USA

• Pay or shift range: $63,000 USD to $65,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Ready to Build a Career in Outside Sales?

Auto-Chlor System is hiring an Outside Sales Associate / Trainee to join our Columbus, OH team.

This is a developmental outside sales position designed for someone who is ready to build their B2B sales skills and grow into an Outside Sales Representative (OSR) role.

You'll start with a guaranteed $63,000-$65,000 base salary while learning our business, developing your prospecting skills, and actively hunting for new customers in areas identified by the Branch Manager. As you demonstrate success and become ready to manage your own territory, you'll have the opportunity to advance into our Outside Sales Representative role with a base salary plus uncapped commission.

What You'll Do

Prospect and cold call restaurants, hospitality businesses, and other commercial accounts.

Hunt for new business in geographic areas and markets identified by the Branch Manager.

Spend time in the field identifying potential customers and creating new sales opportunities.

Conduct in-person prospecting and introduce Auto-Chlor's products and services to decision makers.

Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective customers.

Utilize our CRM to document activity, manage prospects, and move opportunities through the sales process.

Learn how to identify customer needs, present solutions, overcome objections, and close business.

Develop strong knowledge of Auto-Chlor's products, services, customers, and competitive advantages.

Work closely with branch leadership to develop the skills necessary to progress into an Outside Sales Representative role.

What We Offer

$63,000-$65,000 guaranteed base salary while in the Sales Associate / Trainee role.

A structured path toward promotion into an Outside Sales Representative position with base salary + uncapped commission.

Extensive paid sales and product training.

Company vehicle, mobile phone, and gas card.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Long-term career growth with an established company.

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be an experienced outside sales professional, but you do need to be comfortable getting out into the market, approaching new businesses, and hearing "no" while continuing to prospect.

We're looking for someone who:

Is motivated by sales, growth, and earning potential.

Is comfortable with cold calling and in-person prospecting.

Enjoys meeting new people and building relationships.

Has the confidence to approach business owners and decision makers.

Is self-motivated and comfortable working independently in the field.

Is organized and able to manage follow-up activity and developing a pipeline.

Is coachable and interested in developing into a full Outside Sales Representative.

Has a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

Has a high school diploma or GED.

Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, restaurants, retail, fitness, route service, or other customer-facing environments can be a strong fit.

This role is intended to develop our next Outside Sales Representative.

You'll begin by prospecting and developing new business in areas directed by the Branch Manager while receiving a guaranteed $65,000 base salary. As you build your sales skills and demonstrate that you're ready to independently develop and manage a territory, you'll have the opportunity to advance into an Outside Sales Representative role with base salary plus uncapped commission.

If you're competitive, comfortable talking to people, and interested in building a long-term career in outside sales, we want to hear from you.

About Auto-Chlor

Auto-Chlor System has been serving the restaurant and hospitality industries for more than 85 years. We're a people-first training and development organization committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while creating opportunities for our employees to grow their careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.