Outside Sales Representative

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Industrial Outside Sales Rep to cover the Baton Rouge, LA territory. The role focuses on developing new business, maintaining client relationships, and driving sales growth.

A self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills will thrive in this position. The ideal candidate will have prior outside sales experience, be proficient in MS Office and CRM software, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to manage a

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales experience required.
• Experience in industrial, commercial, equipment, service, or related industries is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or technical training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and service solutions.
• Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and sales agreements.
• Follow up on leads and customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal service and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity.

Skills

Outside sales

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time management

Independent work

Territory management

MS Office

CRM software

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Industrial Outside Sales Rep - Baton Rouge, LA

EVALUATION HIRE

$20 / hr. Plus Commission

Mon-Fri7 am - 4 pm

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, is hiring a

motivated and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving sales growth within an assigned territory.

This position is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys meeting customers face-to-face, solving problems, and helping businesses find the right products and services to meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and service solutions.
• Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and sales agreements.
• Follow up on leads and customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal service and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity.

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales experience required.
• Experience in industrial, commercial, equipment, service, or related industries is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or technical training is a plus.

East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, and Livingston Parish.