Outside Sales Representative

What you'll do

• Sales & Promotion: Profitable selling, marketing, and promoting the company's extensive products and services to both current and potential customers.
• Customer Engagement: Executing a disciplined sales process with all assigned accounts, managing the entire lifecycle from initial inquiry and quotation through close, delivery, and follow-up.
• Relationship Building: Facilitating customer-focused training events such as technical classes, lunch meetings, and business-related presentations.
• Operational Excellence: Providing prompt responses and exceptional customer service for all sales orders, keeping track of statuses and customer requirements.
• Internal Collaboration: Ensuring close communication and collaboration with internal resources, including Inside Sales, Procurement, Accounting, and Product Specialists.

Qualifications

Experience is a Must: Proven experience in selling Pipe, Valves, Fittings (PVF), and Industrial Supplies is required.

Education: 5 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tech Savvy: You should be adept with computers. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or CRM systems is ideal, with experience in Solar Eclipse being heavily preferred.

Travel: You must live within a reasonable distance of the Durham branch location. This role requires the ability to travel locally and regionally for sales calls about 70% of the time. Must have a valid Driver's License. Training for this job will be in-person at the branch.

What You will Get from Eastern Industrial Supplies

Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, lucrative sales commissions, an annual bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability (paid by the company), and a 401(k) plan with immediate employer match along with Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Purpose-Driven Work: Participate in "Eastern Cares" Mission Days-fully PAID days where you can engage in meaningful volunteer work and contribute to causes that matter to you.

Growth and Development: We are committed to your future, providing training programs, mentorship opportunities, and internal promotions to help you advance in your career.

Positive Company Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive, and family-like work environment where your contributions are recognized and genuinely appreciated.

Drug-Free Workplace