Sales Representative (Hardscaping and Landscaping)

MSI; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plans with company matching

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading supplier in North America is seeking a Sales Representative responsible for driving sales growth and managing relationships with retailers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and strong sales skills, including the ability to analyze reports and understand market trends. This full-time role requires significant travel (up to 90%) and offers a range of benefits including bonuses, insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous sales experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong math skills for discounts, commissions, and ROI.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Provide training to store personnel.
• Manage displays and sales tools.
• Prepare quotes and finalize sales contracts.
• Analyze sales reports for growth opportunities.
• Prepare quotes, discuss credit terms, and finalize contracts.
• Estimate and communicate delivery dates.
• Analyze sales reports to identify growth opportunities.
• Utilize catalogs and vendor collateral to expand reach.
• Research and analyze customer needs from market trends.
• Resolve delivery, returns, and credit issues promptly.
• Attend trade shows and industry events as required.
• Travel up to 90%, mostly local with occasional overnight trips.

Skills

Strong math skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Negotiation skills

Bilingual in Spanish

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

CRM platforms

Job description

Summary

The Sales Representative is responsible for driving the growth and development of sales and margins for MSI's hardscape product lines within retailer and dealer networks in an assigned geographic territory.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers within the designated territory.
• Provide product knowledge and training to store personnel, enabling effective product presentation and customer negotiations.
• Gain a deep understanding of company products, market competition, and strategic positioning to address market challenges.
• Manage displays, samples, and sales tools to ensure availability for customers.
• Advise dealers on retail pricing, advertising, promotions, and ROI, leveraging an understanding of retail business financials.
• Prepare quotes, discuss credit terms, and finalize sales contracts for customer orders.
• Estimate and communicate delivery dates based on company delivery schedules.
• Analyze sales reports to identify growth opportunities with both existing and potential customers.
• Use marketing materials, including catalogs, brochures, and vendor collateral, to expand territory reach and promote products.
• Research and analyze customer needs based on market trends and data.
• Resolve customer issues related to deliveries, returns, and credits promptly and professionally.
• Attend trade shows and industry events as required.
• Willing to travel up to 90%, with most travel being local and occasional overnight trips.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Previous sales experience is a plus
• Industry experience is beneficial but not required
• Strong math skills for calculating discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume.
• Self‑motivated and results‑driven, with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM platforms preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state‑of‑the‑art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Awards

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.