Sales Professional, Columbus Ohio base

ARDEX Americas; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Pet Insurance option

Job summary

ARDEX Americas is seeking a field-based Sales Professional to cover Western PA, Eastern Ohio & West Virginia, with Columbus as a preferred home base. Daily travel with some overnights supports a premium brand in the construction sector.

The role focuses on growing sales, building long-term customer partnerships, and delivering technical solutions on jobsites while developing territory plans and leveraging CRM for opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven success in outside sales within building materials or related industries.
• Strong relationship-building and business development skills.
• Technical aptitude with ability to learn product systems and apply them on jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales of ARDEX and Henry products throughout the territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities via prospecting, networking, and jobsite activity.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans and growth strategies.
• Utilize CRM tools to track activities, opportunities, and customer engagement.
• Develop relationships with distributors, contractors, architects, designers, and influencers.
• Deliver product demonstrations, contractor clinics, and technical guidance on jobsites.
• Drive product specification activity within architectural and design communities.

Skills

Outside sales

Relationship building

Technical aptitude

Presentation skills

Territory management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

• Job Location:Columbus, OH
  Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Eastern Ohio, West Virginia

SALES PROFESSIONAL – WESTERN PA, EASTERN OHIO & WESTVIRGINIA TERRITORY

Preferred Home Base: Columbus, Ohio

Daily territory travel with some overnight.

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), part of the global ARDEXGroup, has been setting the standard in high-performance buildingsolutions for more than 75 years. You’ll find ARDEX products in theconstruction of PPG Paints Area, Pittsburgh International Airport, theGoogle offices in Bakery Square, and the UPMC Medical Tower, Oakland.

We're looking for a field-based SALESPROFESSIONAL who combines a customer-first mindset withstrong relationship-building skills and a passion for helpingcustomers solve problems. If you enjoy being in the field,supporting jobsites, developing business opportunities, anddelivering technical solutions that make a difference, we'd love tohear from you.

Why Join ARDEX as a Sales Professional?

At ARDEX, you'll represent a premium brand recognized throughout theconstruction industry for quality, innovation, and performance. You'llhave the opportunity to manage an established territory whileidentifying new growth opportunities and building long-term customer partnerships.

When you join ARDEX, you'll benefit from:

• A highly respected, industry-leading product portfolio
• Strong technical, sales, and customer support resources
• An established territory with significant growth potential
• A collaborative culture built on teamwork, accountability, and innovation
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A company committed to investing in its people and buildinglong-term careers

What You'll Do

Grow the Business

• Grow sales of ARDEX and HENRY products throughout your territory
• Identify and secure new business opportunities throughprospecting, networking, and jobsite activity
• Develop and execute territory sales plans and growth strategies
• Utilize CRM tools to track activities, opportunities, and customer engagement

Build Strong Customer Partnerships

• Develop relationships with distributors, contractors, architects,designers, and other industry influencers
• Strengthen existing customer relationships while expanding market penetration
• Deliver exceptional customer service and responsiveness throughoutthe sales process

Provide Technical Expertise

• Conduct product demonstrations, contractor clinics, andeducational training programs
• Support contractors on jobsites with product recommendations andtechnical guidance
• Drive product specification activity within the architectural anddesign community
• Partner closely with technical, marketing, and customer supportteams to provide complete customer solutions
  

Experience and Skills:

What You'll Bring

We're seeking an energetic, self-motivated sales professionalwho enjoys working independently while collaborating with a larger team.

• Proven success in outside sales within building materials,construction products, flooring, tiling, or related industries.Experience working with flooring or tile installation systems is preferred
• Strong relationship-building and business development skills
• Technical aptitude with the ability to learn and apply productsystems in real-world applications
• Effective presentation and communication skills, includingtraining and demonstration experience
• Practical problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage aterritory effectively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-based sales environment
• Aligns with our company values; Fuel Passion, DriveInnovation, Embrace Responsibility, Embody Integrity, Build Belonging.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent combinationof education and relevant industry experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel daily throughout the territory, includingoccasional overnight travel
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally and carry up to55 pounds
• Ability to safely operate power and non-power tools
• GenerousPaid Time Off (PTO)and11Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leaveto support growing families
• 401(k) with Company Matchto help you save for retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance(effectivethe1st of the month after hire)
• Company-paidDisability, Life, and AD&D Insuranceand Travel Assistance
• Wellness Programs,includingTelehealthand anEmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistancefor Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees
• Discounted Gym Membershipsto support yourfitness goals
• Optional coverage forPet Insurance, Group Accident,ID Theft, Legal Insurance, and more!

Be Part of the Team That's Building Tomorrow

Join a company where innovation, collaboration, and performancecome together to create exceptional results for customers andmeaningful opportunities for employees.

ARDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legallyprotected status.