Outside Sales Representative - Cleveland, OH

Hadco Metal Trading Co., LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base compensation and commission plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Hadco Metal Trading Co., LLC is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to enhance their business presence in Ohio, particularly around Cleveland. The ideal candidate will develop prospects, maintain customer relationships, and work collaboratively with the inside sales team.

This role requires a strong sales background and excellent communication skills, with a focus on serving a diverse range of industries. Hadco offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably in outside sales.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Valid clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and increase sales in the assigned territory.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Collaborate with inside sales to ensure customer needs are met.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

PC literacy

Customer service orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Outside Sales Representative – Ohio

Hadco Metal Trading Co., LLC is a growth‑focused metal distribution company expanding into new territories. We proudly serve a wide range of industries, including OEMs, fabricators, machine shops and contractors who rely on us for consistent supply, competitive pricing and responsive service.

We are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow our Ohio business presence, particularly in and around the Cleveland area. The position focuses on new growth opportunities and building relationships with businesses from various industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and interact with existing customers to increase sales within a specified geographic territory.
• Present our product lines and services to existing customers and prospects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Cultivate a team environment, working with inside sales to promote and expand business. Ensure quotes, material and deliveries meet customer needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends to identify opportunities for company growth.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries.

Qualifications

Required

• Proven sales experience, preferably outside sales background.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal; comfortable speaking with customers on the phone and via email.
• Ability to handle objections and provide alternatives in the sales process.
• Valid and clean driving record (no DWI, reckless driving or similar violations within the last 5 years).
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, metric‑driven environment.
• PC literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook); ERP/CRM experience is a plus.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and eager to grow in a sales career.
• Possess a strong professional work ethic.

Preferred

• Industry knowledge in metals is highly preferred.
• Ability to learn technical product information.
• Possess a result‑oriented mindset.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships with customers.

What Hadco Offers You

• Excellent base compensation and commission plan.
• Growth opportunities with a stable and growing company.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Tax‑advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid vacation, personal time and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 100% paid life and disability insurance.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.