Outside Sales Representative - Elkridge, MD

Piedmont Plastics; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading wages

Full suite of employee benefits

Auto/Cell Phone allowance

Job summary

Piedmont Plastics, based in Elkridge, Maryland, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative. This role requires in-person promotion and sales to various business and industrial establishments primarily within the Baltimore/Washington market. Candidates should have at least 2 years of outside sales experience in plastics or related fields.

Benefits include industry-leading wages with commissions, comprehensive employee benefits, and a vehicle allowance. Join a growing company that values integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of outside sales experience in relevant fields.
• A willingness to travel almost exclusively.
• Positive attitude and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Provide sales support to existing accounts.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with accounts.
• Maintain product knowledge in the plastics industry.
• Follow up on leads and opportunities.

Skills

Outside sales experience in plastics

Networking

Relationship building

Basic computer skills

Job description

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S. and Canada, employing over 650 individuals.

Outside Sales Representative – Elkridge Branch. This role will promote and sell products and services primarily in‑person to a variety of business and industrial establishments within the Baltimore/Washington market. We are a family‑focused company that values integrity, collaboration, and a growth‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and referrals.
• Provide sales support to existing accounts, work and close daily opportunities, continuously expanding the customer base.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing accounts.
• Communicate daily with sales team/management on the status of orders and customer concerns.
• Maintain and enhance product and technical knowledge in the plastics industry.
• Follow up on leads and application opportunities.
• Contribute to the team effort.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of outside sales experience in plastics, industrial distribution or graphics‑related sales with a track record of exceeding assigned sales goals.
• A personal vehicle in good condition.
• Basic computer skills.
• A willingness and desire to travel almost exclusively and the schedule to allow some overnight travel.
• A positive attitude and team‑player mindset.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading wages (base plus monthly commissions).
• Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage; paid time‑off, employer matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time‑off.
• Auto/Cell Phone allowance.
• A chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees.

Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.