Outside Sales Representative

CBX Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CBX Solutions, LLC is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to expand our footprint in the DFH market. You will build and maintain relationships with customers, identify new opportunities, and drive bids from initial contact to contract award.

Travel will be primarily local and regional; you will read construction plans, secure specifications, and collaborate with project teams to win projects while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years in a construction-related environment, preferably DFH.
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license and be 21+.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers regularly to monitor progress and capture new work leads.
• Cultivate new customer relationships with the General Manager.
• Secure construction plans and specifications for upcoming work and bids.
• Participate in take-off and specification interpretation to maximize bid potential.
• Review bids for accuracy and submit on time per company terms and conditions.
• Follow up on bid results and negotiate to secure jobs as needed.
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist estimating with vendor bids.
• Attend project meetings with the project manager as required.
• Communicate with vendors about service issues, product updates, and education.
• Identify and solve problems related to customers or internal issues involving the Contract Salesperson’s work.
• Assist Credit Department with collection issues when requested.
• Participate in regular sales meetings to assess opportunities and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned to support sales efforts.

Skills

MS Office

Math aptitude

Travel readiness

Read construction plans

DFH product knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Comsense

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

CBX Solutions is the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with existing customers while identifying new opportunities in the Doors, Frames, and Hardware (DFH) industry.

Essential Functions

• Visit customers regularly to monitor job progress and capture new work leads.
• Work with the General Manager to cultivate new customer relationships in the market.
• Secure construction plans and specifications for upcoming work so projects can be taken off and bid.
• Participate in take‑off and specification interpretation to maximize bid potential.
• Review all bids for accuracy, submit bids on time, and ensure they meet company requirements for terms and conditions.
• Follow up on bid results and negotiate to secure jobs when necessary.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and assist estimating in obtaining competitive vendor bids.
• Attend project meetings with the project manager as required.
• Communicate regularly with vendors to discuss service issues, product updates, and educational opportunities.
• Participate in continuing education for door and hardware products and building code requirements.
• Identify and solve problems related to customers or internal issues involving the Contract Salesperson’s work.
• Assist the Credit Department with collection issues when requested.
• Participate in regular sales meetings to assess market opportunities, report on potential jobs, and determine assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current and valid U.S. driver’s license and 21+ years old to drive for the company.
• At least 5 years of experience in a construction‑related environment, preferably in the DFH industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Good math aptitude.
• Some familiarity with industry‑specific software (e.g., Comsense) preferred.
• Ability to travel, mainly local and regional.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of commercial door and hardware products and building code requirements.

Why Work With Us?

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work‑life balance: generous paid time off for rest, family, and self‑care.
• Career growth: continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training through CBX University and our in‑house development program.
• Supportive culture: innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CBX Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and give priority referral to protected veterans. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.