Outside Sales Pro — Building Materials (Denver Front Range)

Rio-Grande-Co.-3; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Paid training and career development

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Rio Grande Co. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for the Denver Front Range. You will manage a portfolio of residential door hardware customers, negotiate with builders, and drive revenue for door hardware, bath accessories, and related building materials.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, product knowledge, and coordination across divisions to ensure top-tier customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prefers a bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent experience.
• Experience in building material distribution and door hardware sales.
• Proven sales techniques with new and existing customers.
• Strong knowledge of residential door hardware and related materials.
• Negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; customer service oriented.
• Experience developing sales strategies to grow the business.
• Ability to manage customer expectations outside core hours.
• Sophisticated use of business software (CRM, MS Office, SXE).
• Knowledge of safety/OSHA regulations; valid driver’s license; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a book of business in residential door hardware and building materials.
• Negotiate contracts with local, regional, and national home builders.
• Develop new sales accounts through cold calling and visits; no overnight travel.
• Educate customers on residential door hardware and related equipment.
• Coordinate with division teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attend monthly sales meetings and stay current on codes and specs.
• Visit job sites with customers to verify project requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and industry professionals.
• Adhere to company policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Sales techniques

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Sales strategies

Customer expectation management

Confidential information handling

Professional demeanor

Office/CRM software

OSHA/safety knowledge

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Equivalent work experience

3–5 years in building material distribution

2–4 years selling residential door hardware/building materials

Tools

CRMs

Microsoft Office

SXE

Job description

Rio Grande Co. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for the Denver Front Range. You will manage a portfolio of residential door hardware customers, negotiate with builders, and drive revenue for door hardware, bath accessories, and related building materials.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, product knowledge, and coordination across divisions to ensure top-tier customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.