Outside Sales Representative

UpShot Recruiting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

UpShot Recruiting is partnering with an established electrical distributor to hire an Outside Sales Representative for the Greater Cincinnati market. You'll grow commercial electrical business by deepening existing accounts and winning new contractor relationships, with home-based flexibility and regular travel to contractor offices and jobsites.

The role emphasizes developing solutions with branch teams, managing territory, and achieving sales and gross profit goals, backed by competitive

Qualifications

• Electrical industry sales experience, ideally three or more years in electrical distribution.
• Strong knowledge of electrical products and an understanding of contractor needs, pricing, and distributor service expectations.
• The ability to develop new business while managing and growing established accounts.

Responsibilities

• Grow existing accounts by identifying customer needs, earning more of their business, and pursuing project opportunities.
• Develop new relationships with commercial electrical contractors, builders, and other electrical professionals.
• Maintain a consistent schedule of customer visits, prospecting, and quotation follow‑up.
• Partner with inside sales, quotations, and product specialists to deliver practical solutions and responsive service.
• Coordinate with branch operations and credit teams to support accurate orders and resolve customer issues.
• Use account and sales data to identify opportunities and achieve sales and gross profit goals.

Skills

Electrical sales experience

Contractor relations

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Territory management

Communication

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

Electrical Distribution - Greater Cincinnati, OH

DSP is partnering with an established independent electrical distributor to hire an Outside Sales Representative for the Greater Cincinnati market.

This opportunity combines established customer relationships with room to grow commercial electrical business. You’ll deepen existing accounts, win new contractor relationships, and work with a leadership team that values local decision-making, responsive service, and independence in the field.

The opportunity

You’ll represent a broad range of electrical products and solutions, supported by experienced gear, lighting, quotations, and branch teams. This is a customer-facing role with home-based flexibility and regular travel throughout the territory to contractor offices, jobsites, and customer locations.

What you’ll do

• Grow existing accounts by identifying customer needs, earning more of their business, and pursuing project opportunities.

• Develop new relationships with commercial electrical contractors, builders, and other electrical professionals.

• Maintain a consistent schedule of customer visits, prospecting, and quotation follow‑up.

• Partner with inside sales, quotations, and product specialists to deliver practical solutions and responsive service.

• Coordinate with branch operations and credit teams to support accurate orders and resolve customer issues.

• Use account and sales data to identify opportunities and achieve sales and gross profit goals.

What you’ll bring

• Electrical industry sales experience, ideally three or more years in electrical distribution.

• Strong knowledge of electrical products and an understanding of contractor needs, pricing, and distributor service expectations.

• The ability to develop new business while managing and growing established accounts.

• Strong communication, follow‑through, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.

• The discipline to manage your territory, schedule, and priorities independently.

• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within the territory.

Commercial contractor relationships in Greater Cincinnati are especially valuable. Experienced outside sales professionals are preferred; strong inside sales candidates ready to move into the field may also be considered.

Why consider this role

• Established accounts with meaningful growth potential.

• Local leadership with the flexibility to respond to customer needs.

• Experienced gear, lighting, and quotations support.

• Autonomy in managing your territory.

• Competitive compensation with performance‑based incentives.

• Health benefits, a 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.