Outside Sales Representative - Laird Plastics

Plasticsfamilyamericas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

401k with matching benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Laird Plastics is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Houston, Texas. This key role involves building customer relationships and driving sales through strategic account management. The ideal candidate possesses a strong business acumen, excelling in negotiation and customer service. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with a preference for a bachelor's degree and industry experience. We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, health benefits, and a supportive work environment encouraging career advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal presentation skills including storytelling.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to independently act in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage and call upon key accounts regularly.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales Reps for new business growth.

Skills

Strong business writing skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Sales goals achievement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.)

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

About the role:

The Outside Sales Representative is the heart and soul of our sales force. Are you a hunter and solution‑driven seller who loves the thrill of cultivating new business and delivering results? The Outside Sales Representative at Laird Plastics will represent and sell the most extensive selection of trusted performance plastics brands, a solution‑oriented strategy, and an unmatched commitment to our customers. Our most successful OSRs are quick learners, self‑competitive, empathetic, and highly skilled at reading people and situations. If this sounds like you, this opportunity may be a great fit!

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service
• Actively manage and call upon key accounts (current and prospective) regularly
• Collaborate with Inside Sales Reps to drive new business growth throughout territory
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities
• Identify customer’s buying trends and strategize a plan to further meet their needs
• Thoroughly understand our value proposition to meet client needs

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you’ll need:

• Strong business writing and verbal presentation skills, including storytelling in both formats
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to think and act independently within a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Proven track record of successful client acquisition and business development
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and planning skills
• Ambitious mindset with a documented success in exceeding sales goals and objectives
• Understanding of and demonstrated ability to apply value pricing principles to optimize profitability
• High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
• High School Diploma or GED required
• (Preferred) BA or BS Degree (Business, Sales, Marketing, etc.) or substantial equivalent business experience
• (Preferred) Plastics/industrial distribution experience
• (Preferred) Territory management experience

How does Laird Plastics support you?

Laird Plastics provides comprehensive supply chain coordination to the industry's leading manufacturers, distributing plastic sheets, rods, and films through our 50+ locations. We proudly service major industries in aerospace, signage & print graphics, transportation, manufacturing, semiconductor, marine, military & government, medical and more!

Benefits:

We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical, and life insurance, 401k with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunity for growth and career advancement, and more.