Outside Sales - Waterworks

First Supply LLC; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Company paid holidays

On demand pay

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

First Supply LLC is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for First Waterworks to prospect for new contractor customers while maintaining relationships with existing clients. The role emphasizes building trust, identifying needs, and delivering Best-In-Class service in Wisconsin and surrounding markets.

The position offers an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven outside sales, field sales, or business development experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; CRM proficiency; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with a defined customer base, including key accounts, ensuring satisfaction and a Best-In-Class Customer Experience.
• Prepare and submit oral and written quotations.
• Identify customer product needs and coordinate order execution with other departments.
• Participate in trade associations, customer functions and local business community affairs.
• Monitor sales trends and product performance results.
• Continually enhance sales skills and product knowledge to project a professional image in the field.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager/General Manager.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Waterworks knowledge

Customer-focused mindset

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

First Supply, a fifth-generation family-owned company, has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition,Where Tradition Meets Innovation, we foster a workplace where people learn, grow, and contribute to a company that values its heritage while embracing progress. Our teams take pride in supporting customers and communities, creating meaningful work and rewarding careers every day.

Are you a motivated individual who likes to form relationships and help solve customer's problems? You can go far with First Supply - First Waterworks! We’re looking for engaging, driven individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our First Waterworks Outside Sales team. We offer employees the opportunity to grow professionally, contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to help others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement!

As a First WaterworksOutside Sales Representative, you will beresponsible for prospecting for new contractor customers while maintaining business relationships with existing customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with an assigned and new customer base, including key accounts, insuring their satisfaction with our products and a Best-In-Class Customer Experience
• Prepare and submit oral and written material quotations
• Identify customer product needs and coordinate execution of orders with other departments
• Participate in trade associations, customer functions and local business community affairs related to First Waterworks business
• Monitor sales trends and product performance results
• Continually enhance sales skills and product knowledge to promote a professional image in the field
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager /General Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven experience in outside sales, field sales, or business development
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently while managing time and priorities effectively
• Customer‑focused mindset with a results‑driven approach
• Proficiency with CRM software and basic computer applications
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly within assigned territory
• Knowledge of waterworks products and customers

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including;

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• company paid holidays
• on demand pay
• education assistance
• adoption assistance
• and more!

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.

With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.