Outside Sales - Kirkland

Tacoma Screw Products; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Cellphone stipend

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Job summary

Tacoma Screw Products in Kirkland, WA is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to build relationships with wholesale and retail customers and drive sales of fasteners, industrial hardware, tools and shop supplies.

Based at our Kirkland store, you will travel to customer sites, manage orders, upsell products, and deliver exceptional service while maintaining accurate documentation. A strong background in retail or industrial sales is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability.
• At least 2 years of retail experience; industrial setting preferred.
• Outside sales experience preferred.
• Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized and self-motivated.
• Sales and negotiation skills with upselling and closing deals.
• Self-starter able to work independently and pursue new opportunities.
• Time management and multitasking across multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service by honoring commitments and maintaining appointments.
• Engage with customers to identify needs and provide product solutions.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including pricing structures and competition.
• Develop and implement routing to optimize service and sales opportunities.
• Visit multiple customer locations daily and manage orders with accuracy.
• Process customer orders and ensure proper billing and documentation.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for quotes.
• Develop a marketing plan to grow sales and introduce new products.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers, Inside Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.
• Safely operate and maintain a company vehicle with travel requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us:

We serve a unique mix of wholesale and retail customers, which allowsus to operate outside of traditional “retail hours.” We are closed onnights, Sundays, and holidays, giving our employees a better work-life balance.

We are seeking driven and dedicated Outside Sales Representatives whostrive to be the best in their field. Our ideal candidates enjoyengaging with customers who appreciate top-quality products atcompetitive prices, backed by expert service. At Tacoma ScrewProducts, we take pride in our team, our stores, and our extensiveproduct knowledge. Customer service is our top priority—because ourpeople are what make us great!

This position will be based out of our Kirkland Store

Compensation Information:

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually
• Discretionary Year End Bonus
• Company Vehicle Provided for Work and Personal Use (Ford F150) andGas Card
• Stipend for Cellular Phone

After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible to participatein the following benefit programs

• Medical, Dental and Vision for employees and any eligibledependents; Premiums are 100% paid by the employer
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-TermDisability Coverage
• 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Time Off:

• 7 Paid Holidays + Half Days on Christmas Eve and New Years’ Eve
• 5 Paid Personal Days off in your first year of service
• Vacation Accrual begins after one year of service

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities andrequirements of the job; this is not all inclusive. There may beadditional tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Tacoma Screw Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,disability, or age.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonableaccommodation in the application or hiring process, please contactHuman Resources at 253-572-3444 or [e-mail]

Job Description:

A Day in the Life:
Our Outside Sales Team partners with both existing andprospective customers at their place of business, providing expertguidance on selecting, purchasing, and applying a diverse range offasteners, industrial hardware, tools, maintenance, and shop supplies.Key industries we serve include transportation, heavy equipment,maintenance and repair departments, sand/gravel pits, and machine shops.

Successful Outside Sales Representatives excel at customer service,relationship-building, organization, and managing multiple customersand orders efficiently. This role requires regular travel, includingoccasional overnight trips.

Experience and Skills:

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service by honoring commitments,maintaining appointments, and adhering to pre-arranged schedules.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs, identify newproduct opportunities, and provide solutions that enhance their operations.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including special productrequests, pricing structures, and competitive landscape awareness.
• Develop and implement an efficient route management system tooptimize customer service and sales opportunities.
• Visit multiple customer locations daily to deliver and organizeorders, which may involve lifting and carrying products and settingup storage bins.
• Manage customer orders with precision, utilizing remote orderentry systems, maintaining accurate documentation, pricingschedules, returns, and billing details.
• Provide timely and consistent responses to customer inquiries andrequests for quotes.
• Develop and execute a strategic marketing plan to grow sales,including introducing new and promotional products and identifyingopportunities to increase revenue.
• Foster positive working relationships with internal businesspartners, including Branch Managers, Inside Sales, Purchasing,Warehouse personnel, and support staff.
• Safely operate and maintain a company vehicle in compliance withdriving and maintenance guidelines, as this position requiresextensive travel.

Required Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to meet insurability requirements
• At least 2 years of Retail Experience; preferred in an industrial setting
• Outside Sales Experience preferred
• Solid math, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must be well organized and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze customerneeds and provide effective solutions
• Sales and negotiation skills, with experience in upselling andclosing deals
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently andproactively seek out new business opportunities
• Time management and multitasking abilities to efficiently handlemultiple accounts and responsibilities

Position requires;

• Work in an environment that requires maintaining a consistent andoften fast pace including quickly retrieving, loading, anddelivering customer orders
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Driving and operating a vehicle safely for extended periods of time
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds and performing otherphysical demands of the job
• Frequent use of computer/keyboard/phone for customer orders,communication, and to look up inventory
• Work in various weather conditions - travel and outdoorloading/unloading may be required
• Performs repetitive movements, including but not limited to,bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday