Outside Sales Representative

Richelieu Hardware

$70K — $105K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of outside sales experience in building materials or construction industries preferred
  • Strong desire for learning and problem-solving to meet customer needs
  • Familiarity with cabinetry, closets, and millwork is advantageous
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
  • Proficient in CRM software and able to track sales activities effectively
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Must possess reliable transportation for regular customer visits.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with cabinet and furniture manufacturers as well as woodworkers
  • Engage in consultative sales discussions in-person and virtually
  • Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to drive business growth
  • Utilize CRM to optimize sales calls and track customer interactions
  • Conduct field visits three to four days a week to maintain customer connections
  • Occasionally lift or move items up to 50 lbs when necessary.

Benefits

  • Monthly car allowance plus reimbursement for fuel and business-related expenses
  • Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching
  • 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Company-provided cell phone
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
Full Job Description
****CANDIDATE MUST LIVE IN THE SALES TERRITORY

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to take responsibility for growing our business.

Candidate must live in the sales territory.The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the overall relationship and management of day-to-day sales activities towards cabinet and furniture manufacturers, and residential and commercial woodworkers in his/her territory. You will engage in structured consultative sales discussions, both in person and virtually, ultimately serving as a business advisor towards your customers.

What We Are Looking For
  • Experience in sales, optimally outside sales within the building materials or construction industries
  • Eager to learn, with a passion for providing solutions to customers and a drive to achieve successful sales growth
  • Knowledge or experience within these areas is preferred: building materials, bathroom or kitchen cabinetry, closets, millwork, etc.
  • Highly motivated, able to self-direct and manage your own time and responsibilities, organize and plan
  • Able to learn and proficiently use our CRM (Customer Relationship Management) program to track daily activitiy, plan and optimize sales calls, and follow up with customers' requests or needs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks
  • As this position requires regular automobile travel, you must have your own independent, reliable transportation. This position requires you to work "in the field," making in-person visits to customers three to four days per week
  • May require occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Total annual earnings (base pay + commission) potential for the first 1-2 years is estimated to be approximately $70,000-105,000 (with no cap on commissions; total earnings will likely increase over time)
  • Monthly car allowance plus fuel and business expense reimbursement
  • A comprehensive group insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, etc.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching
  • 401(K) with employer matching
  • Company cell phone
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

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