Outside Sales Representative

Richelieu; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Monthly commissions

Car allowance

Fuel reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Company cell phone

Paid vacation

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware Ltée, a leading North American distributor, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow our local business region with cabinet and furniture manufacturers, woodworkers, and retailers. You will manage day-to-day sales activities, build lasting relationships, and provide consultative solutions in person and remotely.

The role requires field visits multiple days per week, strong CRM and MS Office skills, and driving your own transportation to cover the territory.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably outside sales in building materials or construction industries.
• Own reliable transportation for field visits.
• Proficient with CRM and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and day-to-day sales activities with cabinet and furniture manufacturers and woodworkers in territory.
• Engage in consultative sales discussions in person and virtually, acting as a business advisor.
• Develop and execute plans to grow local business region and meet targets.

Skills

Outside sales

Building materials sales

Territory management

CRM experience

MS Office

Tools

CRM software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 150,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu has understood the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to take responsibility for growing ourlocal business region.

Candidate must live inside the sales territory,

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the overall relationship and management of day-to-day sales activities towards cabinet and furniture manufacturers, and residential and commercial woodworkers in his/her territory. You will engage in structured consultative sales discussions, both in person and virtually, ultimately serving as a business advisor towards your customers.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in sales, optimally outside sales within the building materials or construction industries
• Eager to learn, with a passion for providing solutions to customers and a drive to achieve successful sales growth
• Knowledge or experience within these areas is preferred: building materials, bathroom or kitchen cabinetry, closets, millwork, etc.
• Highly motivated, able to self-direct and manage your own time and responsibilities, organize and plan
• Able to learn and proficiently use our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) program to track daily activity, plan and optimize sales calls, and follow up with customers' requests or needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks
• As this position requires regular automobile travel, you must have your own independent, reliable transportation. This position requires you to work "in the field," making in-person visits to customers three to four days per week
• Position may require occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary plus monthly commissions
• Monthly car allowance plus fuel and business expense reimbursement
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Company cell phone
• Paid vacation, 9 paid annual holidays, and sick days

We are an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer :

• Proudly North American company: As a company with proud roots in Quebec, present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

By submitting their application file, candidates consent to Richelieu Hardware Ltée collecting, using, and retaining the documents provided solely for the purpose of evaluating their application. These documents may be retained by Richelieu Hardware Ltée for future reference for a period of twelve (12) months following receipt of the application.