Outside Sales Representative

ARG Industrial; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned company

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Opportunity for professional growth and development

Company vehicle provided for work purposes

Job summary

A dynamic industrial company is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Fife, Washington. The role involves driving market share for hose and fittings, engaging with customers, and delivering solutions that meet customer needs. Successful candidates should have sales experience in the industrial sector, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid driver's license. This position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including health insurance and employee ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in the hose and fitting or other industrial distribution sector.
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office and a comfort learning new applications.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Highest levels of self‑discipline.
• Must make a great first and ongoing impression.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record from Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Must pass drug test screenings throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Grow market share in a designated territory with existing and potential customers.
• Contact customers through appointments and cold calls.
• Work with various contacts at customer locations.
• Coordinate with the ARG team to deliver quotes and services.
• Strengthen relationships with customers and understand their needs.
• Provide on-site expertise and solve problems.
• Control sales expenses.

Skills

Sales experience in hose and fitting or industrial distribution sector

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

High levels of self-discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a driven sales professional with a talent for building strategic relationships? ARG Industrial is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join our dynamic Fife team. This role focuses on sales in the surrounding area of Fife, Washington, and involves driving market share growth for hose, fittings, and associated industrial products.

Anticipated salary: $80,000 - $100,000+ / year (base + commissions).

Responsibilities

• Grow market share in a designated territory with existing and potential customers to maximize ARG Industrial market share for hose, fittings, and associated products.
• Contact customers and prospective customers through appointments and cold calls.
• Work with a variety of contacts at customer locations (e.g., Maintenance, Purchasing, Planners, Engineers, Safety personnel).
• Coordinate with the ARG team inside to deliver quotes, products, and services that wow the customer.
• Strengthen relationships with customers and work to understand their needs.
• Provide on-site expertise, solve problems, and make product recommendations.
• Be prepared to spend occasional evenings or weekends conducting company business (outside regular hours).
• Attend training and sales meetings as required to stay current with new products and promotions.
• Accurate and meaningful use of CRM.
• Control sales expenses.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in the hose and fitting or other industrial distribution sector.
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office and a comfort learning new applications.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and follow‑up skills.
• Highest levels of self‑discipline.
• Must make a great first and ongoing impression.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record from Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Must pass drug test screenings throughout employment.

Benefits and Compensation

• 100% employee‑owned company.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays / vacation / sick time.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• A laptop, mobile phone and company vehicle will be provided for work purposes.
• Compensation includes salary and commissions (approximately $100,000+ annually, where $70,000 is base salary and anticipated commission $30,000+).

Additional Information

This position will report to ARG Industrial's Fife, Washington branch.