Outside Sales Representative

Hood Distribution; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Flexible spending account

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Distribution seeks an Outside Sales Representative to grow our paint and stain business across the eastern US markets, including the Memphis area. You will manage existing accounts, develop new customers, and promote ML Campbell paints and stains to cabinet, millwork, and construction sectors.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of paint industry sales, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to close deals.

Qualifications

• 1-3 yrs in paint and stain industry or related sales experience.
• Fluent in industry terminology and able to identify decision makers to drive sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and persuasive skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing accounts and establish new accounts by planning daily calls.
• Present, promote and sell Hood Distribution products to cabinet/millwork and construction sectors.
• Tailor presentations based on current trade factors and customer needs.
• Drive sales volume by analyzing customer potential and preparing compelling proposals.
• Submit orders using price lists and literature; monitor competition and market trends.
• Prepare reports on activity, results, and territory analyses for management.
• Resolve customer issues with effective problem solving and timely follow-up.

Skills

Paint/stain industry exp

Sales & negotiation

Customer relationship mgmt

Public speaking

Territory management

Time management

Job description

Hood Distribution,established in 1899, is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber & plywood as well as related specialty wood and composite products.We currently have twenty-three locations, providing distribution into the eastern US as well as the Caribbean markets.Our primary trading partners are custom manufacturers of high-end cabinetry / furniture, millwork and industrial trades, specialty retailers, and pro dealers.

ML Campbell Outside Sales Representative(s) are responsible for maintaining existing and establishing new customers in each territory, as well as selling ML Campbell Paints and Stain products to the cabinet and millwork industry and or the construction and architecture industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning andorganizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Adjust content of sales presentation by studying new paint and stain trade factors.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of customers and creating presentations.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 1-3 yrs. in the paint and stain industry or related sales experience.
• Fluent in the terms and vocabulary used in the paint and stain industry.
• Ability to work directly with customers and identify the decision maker to drive sales.
• Business acumen to understand priorities, think creatively and close sales.
• Good verbal communications and public speaking skills.
• Strong writing ability, analytical and persuasive skills, and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to execute time-sensitive and critical task.
• Excellent planning, organization, and territory management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own a vehicle.
• Must have a valid/or be able to obtain a US passport

Salary base range

$48,500 - $55,000 plus unlimited commission! (Total Target $80,000.00)

Additional

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

• medical
• employee assistance program
• dental
• vision
• cancer
• life
• 401k
• flexible spending account
• LTD

Hood Distribution requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer