Outside Sales Representative

EDP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Company-paid life/AD&D and disability

Job summary

EDP in Cincinnati seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative to drive new commercial accounts across agriculture, industrial, and trade ally sectors. This hunter role focuses on building referrals, navigating complex buying processes, and closing high-value contracts.

You will own a multi-site territory, work with the Regional Sales Manager on strategy and pipeline, and coordinate with operations to ensure successful installations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outside or field sales experience closing new business.
• Proven track record of managing a pipeline and closing complex deals with multiple decision-makers.
• Experience prospecting and generating your own leads.
• Ability to manage a geographic territory independently and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to track pipeline and forecast.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue net new commercial accounts across agriculture, industrial, and trade ally segments.
• Build a steady pipeline through cold outreach, site visits, networking events, and referrals.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand operational needs and position solutions accordingly.
• Build long-term relationships with key influencers and maintain regular touchpoints to generate ongoing referral business.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data, deal stages, and next steps in Salesforce.

Skills

Outside sales

Pipeline management

CRM Salesforce

Prospecting

Territory management

Multi-site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned, self-directed Outside Sales Representative to drive net new commercial account acquisition across multiple service centers within an assigned region. This is a sophisticated hunter role — built for a consultative seller who knows how to build long-term referral partnerships, navigate complex buying processes, and close high-value commercial contracts across the agriculture, industrial, and trade ally verticals.

Unlike transactional sales roles, success here is defined by the depth of relationships you build and the quality of your pipeline. You will manage your own territory, work closely with the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) on deal progression and pipeline visibility, and coordinate with operations to ensure seamless execution on larger commercial installs

What Success Looks Like

This is a field-based, territory-driven role where you’ll spend most of your week meeting prospects, visiting job sites, and strengthening referral relationships. You’ll work closely with a Regional Sales Manager on deal strategy, but you own your pipeline end-to-end, from first outreach through signed agreement and handoff to operations.

• Building a consistent pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities through outbound prospecting and in-person visits
• Establishing at least 5–10 active referral relationships in priority verticals (e.g., builders, HVAC contractors, property managers)
• Accurately managing deals and activity in Salesforce with clear next steps and forecast visibility
• Progressing multiple deals into late-stage conversations with support from the RSM

Your First 30 Days

• Learn the territory, target accounts, and top verticals by shadowing field visits and reviewing existing opportunities
• Begin outreach to new prospects and schedule in-person meetings with at least 10–15 potential accounts
• Get fully ramped on Salesforce to track pipeline, log activities, and manage deal stages
• Accompany operations or senior sales team members on 2–3 commercial install scoping visits to understand the full customer lifecycle

What You’ll Do

New Business Development

• Identify and pursue net new commercial accounts across agriculture, industrial, and trade ally segments
• Build a steady pipeline through cold outreach, site visits, networking events, and referrals
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand operational needs and position solutions accordingly

Referral Partnership Development

• Build long-term relationships with key influencers such as builders, HVAC companies, and commercial real estate professionals
• Maintain regular touchpoints to generate ongoing referral business—not one-off deals
• Represent the company at local industry events and associations

Territory Ownership

• Prioritize time across a multi-site territory to focus on the highest-value opportunities
• Maintain accurate pipeline data, deal stages, and next steps in Salesforce
• Share regular updates with your Regional Sales Manager on deal progress and forecasts

Deal Execution

• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes from first contact through close
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager on pricing and deal strategy when needed
• Partner with operations to ensure smooth handoffs and successful installs

Must Have

• 5+ years of outside or field sales experience closing new business
• Proven track record of managing a pipeline and closing complex deals with multiple decision-makers
• Experience prospecting and generating your own leads (not just working inbound)
• Ability to manage a geographic territory independently and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to track pipeline and forecast

Nice to Have

• Experience selling into agriculture, industrial, construction, HVAC, or commercial real estate sectors
• Background in energy services (e.g., propane, heating oil, fuel distribution)
• Experience building referral partnerships that drive recurring business
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field

Benefits & Compensation

We offer base pay (starting at $65,000 plus a competitive commission program) and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and time off
• Company-paid $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, short-term disability, and EAP

Company Culture

We value people who take ownership of their work, support their teammates, and follow through on commitments. You’ll have the autonomy to run your territory, along with a team that collaborates openly and shows up when it matters.