SALES REPRESENTATIVE – OUTSIDE (FLORIDA)

Phillips Manufacturing; Alaska; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to spearhead market expansion in Florida. This fully remote role requires a self-motivated individual with a strong sales background, preferably in construction. The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with contractors and distributors while providing exceptional customer support. With generous benefits including a company car and a competitive salary structure, this position offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment. Join a trusted name in the construction industry and make a significant impact on sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

10 Paid Holidays

PTO

Referral Bonus

Anniversary Awards

Tuition Assistance

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in high volume sales, preferably outside sales.
• Experience in drywall distribution or contractor sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by engaging with contractors and distributors.
• Provide training and support to ensure proper product use.
• Develop marketing campaigns to expand brand presence.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Relationship-Building Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

CRM Tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - OUTSIDE (FLORIDA)

Phillips Manufacturing is seeking a Sales Representative to drive sales growth and market expansion in Florida, including the panhandle. This role is responsible for introducing, developing, and maintaining relationships with contractors, distributors, and key decision-makers in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a contractor sales background or experience as a contractor with sales expertise. Bilingual (English & Spanish) skills are preferred.

The ideal candidate for this fully remote full-time position would ideally reside in Orlando or Northern Florida.

As part of our commitment to attracting top talent, we offer a competitive salary with exciting quarterly bonus potential. To support your success on the road, we provide a company car, a cell phone allowance, and an expense account to cover business-related costs. These benefits ensure you have the tools and financial support needed to thrive in your role while maximizing your earnings potential.

This position also includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Referral Bonus
• Anniversary Awards
• Tuition Assistance
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Safety Rx Glasses Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

Business Development & Territory Management

• Travel throughout the assigned region to engage with contractors, installers, and distributors.
• Convert non-Phillips customers by conducting job site visits and hands-on product demonstrations.
• Initiate and prospect sales opportunities with contractors, AECs (architects, engineers, and contractors), and distributors.
• Act as a consultative sales expert, advising customers on inventory, distribution, and product selection.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns to expand brand presence.

Technical Sales & Customer Support

• Provide installer training, project management, and job site assistance to ensure proper product use.
• Deliver effective product demonstrations, training sessions, and technical recommendations.
• Offer field support for large and specialized installations, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Gather market feedback on product performance and recommend improvements.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with regional sales managers, marketing teams, and internal sales staff to drive business growth.
• Participate in trade shows, industry events, and association meetings to represent Phillips Manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of customer interactions, training sessions, and sales activities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish), preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide technical recommendations.
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and associates.
• Proven ability to actively listen, ask clarifying questions and summarize concerns or actions from customers or internal resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in Orlando or Northern Florida.
• 80%+ travel required within Florida, including the panhandle.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Travel by automobile and or plane within specific region or regions.

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; equivalent field and industry experience accepted.

Experience:

• 3+ years proven experience in high volume sales, preferably in an outside sales capacity.
• Drywall distribution/GSD Sales experience.
• Contractor Sales or former contractor with sales background experience, preferred.

About us: Phillips Manufacturing has proudly served as a trusted name in the construction industry for over 65 years. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we are a leading manufacturer specializing in drywall finishing accessories, lath, stucco products, metal channels, interior framing, and fire-rated assemblies. We deliver top-quality solutions to meet our clients' diverse needs. At Phillips Manufacturing, we're committed to innovation, exceptional service, and being the one-stop shop for construction professionals nationwide. www.phillipsmfg.com

Phillips is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to carefully select, hire, retain and promote qualified employees. Phillips will not unlawfully discriminate against you because of your race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy extends to all applicants and employees in all aspects of the employment relationship.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug testing, background, and physical capacity screenings.