Outside Sales Representative

QXO; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and company holidays

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QXO, based in Houston, Texas, is seeking a motivated sales professional to drive substantial growth in the building products sector. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of outside sales experience, a strong track record in new customer acquisition, and the ability to build deep relationships with industry partners.

You will be responsible for selling various exterior building products to contractors and commercial customers, meeting aggressive sales targets and developing strategies to penetrate new segments. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid training.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of successful outside sales or business development experience.
• Strong track record of new customer acquisition.
• Extensive experience in construction or building materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth through prospecting and securing new customer opportunities.
• Sell a broad portfolio of exterior building products.
• Meet or exceed sales targets through disciplined pipeline management.
• Develop territory strategies to expand market share.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

CRM systems

Time-management

Job description

QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech‑enabled leader by delivering best‑in‑class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.

What You’ll Do

• Drive substantial new business growth by prospecting, identifying, and securing high‑value new customer opportunities across the assigned territory.
• Sell a broad portfolio of exterior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, and waterproofing materials to contractors, builders, and commercial customers.
• Meet or exceed aggressive sales, margin, and new customer acquisition targets (30–40 annually) through disciplined pipeline management and strategic prospecting.
• Develop and execute territory‑level strategies to expand market share and penetrate new customer segments.
• Build and maintain deep relationships with key decision‑makers, influencers, and industry partners.
• Lead complex sales engagements, including multi‑location customers, large projects, and competitive bid situations.
• Conduct in‑person sales calls, jobsite visits, and customer meetings to assess needs, solve problems, and deliver value‑based solutions.
• Collaborate closely with branch leadership, operations, supply chain, and customer support teams to ensure successful onboarding and execution for new customers.
• Provide thoughtful, well‑coordinated handoffs of newly secured accounts to Account Executives, ensuring long‑term customer success.
• Maintain accurate and timely CRM documentation, including pipeline, activity tracking, and forecasting.
• Monitor market conditions, competitive dynamics, and customer trends to proactively identify growth opportunities.
• Serve as a mentor and informal leader to less‑experienced sales representatives by modeling best practices in prospecting, customer engagement, and sales execution.
• Continuously deepen product knowledge, technical expertise, and consultative selling capabilities.
• Travel extensively within the assigned market to pursue and close new business opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• 7–15 years of successful outside sales or business development experience with a strong, measurable track record of new customer acquisition.
• Extensive experience in construction, building materials, wholesale distribution, or a related industry strongly preferred.
• Proven success closing complex, high‑value opportunities in competitive environments.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• High comfort level using CRM systems, mobile sales tools, and digital resources.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

What You’ll Earn

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.