Outside Sales Representative

Hood Distribution; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a self-motivated Sales Professional for an outside sales position in the Pittsburgh area. This full-time role offers training and the opportunity to engage with Cabinet Makers and Millwork Shops. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a knack for relationship-building and territory management. The position comes with a competitive salary plus commission and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options. If you're passionate about sales and ready to drive success in the specialty building products industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry-related sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and new accounts.
• Meet or exceed sales forecasts while maintaining profit margins.
• Maintain knowledge of current marketplace product information.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Public Speaking

Analytical Skills

Persuasive Skills

Multi-tasking

Planning and Organization

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Equivalent related sales experience

Job description

A Sales Professional for an outside sales position/territory of Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding area. The Sales Professional Position requires a self-motivated individual with an interest in the specialty building products industry to call on Cabinet Makers and Millwork Shops.

Description: Outside Sales experience is preferred, but training will be provided. Individual must have a valid driver’s license, own a vehicle and live in or around the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is a full-time salary position, plus commission with an excellent benefit package, mileage reimbursement, and cell phone.

Responsibilities of the position include:

1. Cultivates and maintains relationships with current accounts and establish new accounts
2. Meets or exceeds sales forecasts for the assigned region while ensuring appropriate profit margins are maintained
3. Maintaining knowledge on current marketplace product information
4. Maintains professional and technical knowledge
5. Works closely with sales manager to help drive business
6. Resolve Customer issues

Qualifications Include:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field; or equivalent related sales experience
2. 1-3 yrs.’ Industry related sales experience
3. Specialty Building Products knowledge, a plus
4. Ability to work directly with customers and identify the decision maker to drive sales
5. Good verbal communications and public speaking skills
6. Strong writing ability, analytical and persuasive skills, and ability to multi-task effectively
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and execute time-sensitive and critical tasks
8. Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach
9. Excellent planning, organization and territory management skills
10. Business acumen to understand priorities, think creatively and close sales
11. Must have valid driver’s license

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.