Wood Coatings Field Sales Pro - Uncapped Commission

Hood Distribution; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Hood Distribution in Mobile, AL is seeking a Wood Coatings Outside Sales Representative to grow coatings, finishes, and stains across the local territory. You will service existing accounts and cultivate new business with cabinet shops, furniture makers, millwork houses, and architectural firms, delivering product presentations and in-shop demonstrations.

The role emphasizes training on coatings application and spray equipment setup, collaborating with vendor reps and internal sales, monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred; or 1–3 years of coatings, paint, stain, or related sales experience.
• Strong sales and closing skills with a proven ability to develop new business.
• Solid knowledge of wood coatings and finishing products.
• Hands-on experience with spray equipment setup, use, and repair.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a local territory with a primary focus on coatings, finishes, and stains.
• Service existing accounts while proactively identifying and securing new business with cabinet shops, furniture makers, millwork houses, store fixture companies, and architectural firms.
• Plan and execute customer visits, product presentations, and in-shop demonstrations.
• Provide training and technical support on coatings application, product usage, and spray equipment setup/maintenance.
• Partner with vendor representatives and internal sales team members to deliver solutions and drive product penetration.
• Monitor competitive activity, including pricing, new products, and market trends.
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Prepare and submit regular call logs, sales reports, and territory analyses to management.

Skills

Sales experience

Closing skills

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Hood Distribution in Mobile, AL is seeking a Wood Coatings Outside Sales Representative to grow coatings, finishes, and stains across the local territory. You will service existing accounts and cultivate new business with cabinet shops, furniture makers, millwork houses, and architectural firms, delivering product presentations and in-shop demonstrations.

The role emphasizes training on coatings application and spray equipment setup, collaborating with vendor reps and internal sales, monitoring