Outside Sales Repersentiative

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Field Sales Representative for Hanes Geo Components, based in Houston, TX.

You will nurture relationships with distributors and contractors, promote geotextiles and erosion-control products, and drive sales in your region. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a proven sales record in construction-related fields, with a customer-centric approach and results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for conveying value to customers and contractors.
• Proven track record of success in sales, preferably in construction or related industries.
• Customer-centric approach with focus on satisfaction and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve existing customers and develop new business by nurturing relationships and identifying opportunities.
• Build relationships with contractors to understand needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Execute sales strategy within the designated region and promote HGC products to achieve targets and grow market share.
• Report progress and insights to the Regional Manager for strategic alignment.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Sales leadership

Customer focus

Job description

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Your Leading Supplier of Geosynthetic and Environmental Products and Solutions

As a division of Leggett & Platt, Hanes benefits from the resources and support of a global, engineered products manufacturer.

Through the acquisition of top companies, Hanes Geo Components has already established itself as a nationwide resource of product knowledge and supply. With Hanes' rapidly expanding network of regional distribution facilities across North America, chances are we have a service and stocking facility near you. Our premier product portfolio includes TerraTex geotextiles which have been of the highest quality for over 25 years. Whatever the specification requirements – AASHTO M288, NTPEP, Corp of Engineers or state DOT – you can be confident that Hanes Geo Components has the best certifiable fabrics in the geotextile industry.

Hanes Geo Components (HGC), in Houston, TX, is currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Field Sales Representative to join their team. As a national supplier of geotextiles, erosion control & stormwater products, and construction site/soil stabilization materials, HGC plays a vital role in providing high-quality solutions to distributors and contractors across the country.

Responsibilities

As the Field Sales Representative, you will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of HGC by undertaking the following responsibilities:

• Serve Existing Customers and Develop New Business: You will be responsible for maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing customers, ensuring their satisfaction, and understanding their evolving needs. Additionally, you will proactively seek out new business opportunities, identifying potential clients and introducing them to HGC's comprehensive product range.
• Build Relationships with Contractors: Developing strong and lasting relationships with contractors is a critical aspect of this role. By understanding their requirements and challenges, you will position yourself as a valuable resource, offering tailored solutions that address their specific project needs.
• Execute Sales Strategy: As a key member of the sales team, you will implement the company's sales strategy in your designated region. This involves conducting market research, identifying key target areas, and effectively promoting HGC's products to achieve sales targets and increase market share.
• Report Progress to the Regional Manager: Keeping the Regional Manager informed about your progress is essential for strategic alignment and performance evaluation. Regularly providing updates on sales achievements, market insights, and customer feedback will be part of your responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven individual with a true passion for sales and a knack for building strong customer relationships. Key attributes of our ideal candidate include:

• Persuasive Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, enabling you to effectively convey the value and benefits of HGC's products to potential customers and contractors alike.
• Proven Sales and Leadership Experience: The ideal candidate should have a track record of success in sales, preferably within the construction industry.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Understanding the importance of customer satisfaction and consistently delivering exceptional service is a fundamental aspect of this role. Your ability to listen to customers' needs and offer appropriate solutions will set you apart.

To learn more about Hanes Geo Components and the innovative products they offer, please visit our website at www.hanesgeo.com.

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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