Outside Sales Rep

Love Energy Savings; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Established company with 40+ years

Strong industry reputation

Supportive team environment

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Product training & development

Job summary

Davis Decorative Hardware in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to grow our business across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana. You will recruit contractors, custom home builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers while driving sales opportunities to our branch locations.

This role values a proven track record in outside sales, strong networking, and the ability to travel the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in outside sales.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a territory independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and recruit new contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers.
• Build and maintain relationships within residential construction and design industries.
• Promote decorative hardware products and related solutions.
• Generate new project opportunities for branch locations.
• Conduct sales calls, visits, product presentations, and lunch-and-learn meetings.
• Coordinate with Business Development Manager to support growth goals.
• Support showroom teams for a smooth customer experience.
• Track sales activity, follow-ups, and opportunities.

Skills

Outside sales

Networking

Territory management

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

Davis Decorative Hardware

Territory: Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana
Compensation: Base Salary + Commission

Davis Decorative Hardware is looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative to help grow our business throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana.

Since 1982, Davis Decorative Hardware has served contractors, builders, designers, and homeowners with quality decorative and functional hardware solutions. We are a family-owned company with a strong reputation for product knowledge, customer service, and long-term relationships within the construction and design community.

We are looking for a motivated, relationship-driven sales professional who can recruit new contractors, custom home builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers while helping drive sales opportunities to our branch locations.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect and recruit new contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the residential construction and design industries.
• Promote decorative hardware products and related hardware solutions.
• Support some functional hardware sales opportunities as needed.
• Generate new project opportunities for Davis Decorative Hardware’s branch locations.
• Conduct sales calls, customer visits, product presentations, and lunch-and-learn style meetings.
• Work closely with our Business Development Manager to support company growth goals.
• Communicate regularly with showroom teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Track sales activity, follow-ups, and new business opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in outside sales.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• A motivated self-starter who can manage a territory independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills.
• Professional, customer-focused, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required:

• Residential construction
• Decorative hardware
• Door hardware
• Cabinet hardware
• Building materials
• Cabinetry or millwork
• Sales to contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, or interior designers

What We Offer

• Base salary plus commission
• Established company with over 40 years in business
• Strong reputation in the decorative hardware industry
• Supportive team environment
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Product training and professional development opportunities

Why Join Davis Decorative Hardware?

At Davis Decorative Hardware, relationships matter. We take pride in helping customers select the right hardware for their projects while providing dependable service, product knowledge, and support. This position offers the opportunity to grow a territory, build meaningful industry relationships, and have a direct impact on company growth.

Davis Decorative Hardware
Taking the Hard Out of Hardware Since 1982®