Now Hiring - Outside Sales Representative - Construction in Lake Charles, LA

Outside Sales Representative

If you are looking for a career opportunity with an established and growing regional leader, solid compensation package and great people to work with… this may be the job for you!

Leading Construction Supply Company seeks an experienced Outside Sales Representative for our Lake Charles area market. We need a sales rep with a solid background in outside sales in a construction or industrial related industry.

Enjoy a long-term sales career with an established, stable and rapidly growing regional leader. Work in a fast-paced, fun, positive and team oriented environment while advancing your career. This is a great opportunity for a newer college grad or even a more seasoned sales professional looking for a long-term, rewarding sales career. Your compensation and promotions will be based on performance, and we do everything in our power to ensure your success!

Do you have what we are looking for?

· Customer oriented, self-motivated, results-oriented person

· A winner mentality with the ability to negotiate, influence, drive decisions and close business

· Excellent time management skills and adept communicator

· Positive outlook with a clear focus on goal achievement

· Deadline driven

· Passionate, driven to excel and competitive

Position Overview

As our Outside Sales Representative, you are responsible for prospecting and selling our construction related products to residential contractors in the Lake Charles area. This is a well-established territory in our branch and we need someone who can manage a large base of existing accounts while growing new business.

Position Key Responsibilities

· Independently develop leads through cold calling, appointment setting, networking and the like

· Service existing accounts

· Prepare quotes and create written proposals and reports

· Optimize sales growth through daily activities of identifying opportunities and performing efficient follow-up

Position Salary and Compensation

· Base Salary of $40-50K

· Aggressive Commission Plan

· $500 Month Car Allowance

· $100 Month Cell Phone Allowance

· Fuel Allowance

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include very affordable medical, dental and vision plans, prescription plans, life and disability insurance, 401K with company matching, telehealth, employee discount program, paid time off and the like

Position Requirements

· High School Diploma or equivalent required but prefer Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or at least some college

· Must have at least 2 years of outside sales experience in construction sales or a related industry with a proven track record of success in cold calling and closing new accounts

· Must have the ability to identify and close new customer accounts

· Thrive in a fast paced, results oriented, goal driven environment

· Good time management and communication skills

· Self-motivated and competitive

APPLY NOW!

If you are ready to make a difference on our team as our Outside Sales Representative, are excited about a new career challenge and feel you meet our qualifications, please apply now with your current resume. All qualified candidates will be contacted within 2-3 business days of submittal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Expense account
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Uncapped commission

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person