Wood Coatings Outside Sales – Pittsburgh

hoodindustries; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hood Distribution seeks a Wood Coatings Outside Sales Representative for the Pittsburgh, PA area. You will grow coatings sales, support existing accounts, and develop new business opportunities within your territory.

You will manage a local territory, present product demonstrations, train customers on coatings and spray equipment, and collaborate with vendors to drive market penetration. A base salary with uncapped commissions is offered with strong earning potential.

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.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical abilities.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• 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 & closing

Wood coatings knowledge

Communication

Relationship-building

Driver's license

Bilingual (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Hood Distribution seeks a Wood Coatings Outside Sales Representative for the Pittsburgh, PA area. You will grow coatings sales, support existing accounts, and develop new business opportunities within your territory.

You will manage a local territory, present product demonstrations, train customers on coatings and spray equipment, and collaborate with vendors to drive market penetration. A base salary with uncapped commissions is offered with strong earning potential.