Outside Sales Representative

Quincaillerie Richelieu; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Company cell phone

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Richelieu is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow our local business region in Maple Grove, MN. You will manage relationships with cabinet/furniture manufacturers and woodworkers, engaging in consultative selling both in person and virtually.

You will rely on CRM tools, Excel, and Outlook to plan calls, track activities, and follow up on customer requests. A valid vehicle and the ability to travel 3–4 days weekly are required.

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience in building materials or construction preferred.
• Willingness to learn and drive to achieve sales growth.
• Familiarity with CRM systems to manage daily activity and follow-ups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Grow local business region by managing relationships with cabinet and furniture manufacturers and woodworkers.
• Lead structured consultative sales discussions in person and virtually; act as a trusted business advisor.
• Handle day-to-day sales activities and maintain CRM records to plan calls and respond to customer requests.
• Travel in the field three to four days per week and manage time and transportation for in-person visits.

Skills

Sales experience

Outside sales

CRM proficiency

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Time management

Field travel readiness

Customer consultative selling

Tools

CRM software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 150,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu has understood the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to take responsibility for growing ourlocal business region.

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the overall relationship and management of day-to-day sales activities towards cabinet and furniture manufacturers, and residential and commercial woodworkers in his/her territory. You will engage in structured consultative sales discussions, both in person and virtually, ultimately serving as a business advisor towards your customers.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in sales, optimally outside sales within the building materials or construction industries


• Eager to learn, with a passion for providing solutions to customers and a drive to achieve successful sales growth


• Knowledge or experience within these areas is preferred: building materials, bathroom or kitchen cabinetry, closets, millwork, etc.


• Highly motivated, able to self‑direct and manage your own time and responsibilities, organize and plan


• Able to learn and proficiently use our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) program to track daily activity, plan and optimize sales calls, and follow up with customers' requests or needs


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks


• As this position requires regular automobile travel, you must have your own independent, reliable transportation. This position requires you to work \"in the field,\" making in-person visits to customers three to four days per week


• Position may require occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary plus monthly commissions


• Monthly car allowance plus fuel and business expense reimbursement


• A comprehensive group insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, etc.


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching


• 401(K) with employer matching


• Company cell phone


• Paid vacation, 9 paid annual holidays, and sick days

We are an equal opportunity employer.