Outside Sales Representative - Lafayette, LA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base compensation and commission plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

401(k) with company match

100% paid life and disability insurance

Job summary

Hadco Metal Trading Co., LLC is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to strengthen their business presence in Louisiana, especially around Lafayette. The role focuses on developing new prospects and maintaining relationships with existing customers within a designated territory.

The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background with strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, commission plan, and opportunities for growth within a stable company.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably outside sales background.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle objections and provide alternatives in the sales process.
• Valid and clean driving record.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and interact with existing customers to increase sales.
• Present product lines and services to customers and prospects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Work with inside sales to promote and expand business.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

PC literacy

Customer service orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/CRM experience

Job description

All Jobs > Outside Sales Representative - Lafayette, LA

Outside Sales Representative - Lafayette, LA

LA • Outside Metal Sales

Full-time

Description

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

We are currently seeking at Outside Sales Representative to grow our Louisiana area, particularly around Lafayette business presence. 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

Requirements

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 informationPossess 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 holidays401(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.