Sales Representative - Flooring
Company Overview
Our client is expanding into the distribution of exterior decking materials. With years of experience in flooring, our client is now bringing its expertise to high-quality decking products. As the business grows, the company is seeking a motivated and dynamic Outside Sales Representative to join the team.
Position Overview
This role is ideal for someone with a background in flooring, contracting, or construction sales who is looking to take the next step in their career. The Outside Sales Representative focuses on building and maintaining relationships with flooring contractors, retailers, and distributors in the territory. The role includes hands-on training at the store and potentially other locations (such as Linden, NJ) and involves working closely with the team to ensure customers are well-supported and well-supplied from the Allentown location.
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Salary: $65,000 (Base for the first 6 months during onboarding)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Onsite
- Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively develop new business opportunities within the Lehigh Valley and surrounding PA regions
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high level of satisfaction
- Conduct site visits, presentations, and product demonstrations for flooring materials
- Collaborate with our internal sales and service teams to ensure seamless customer handoff and order fulfillment
- Stay up-to-date on flooring trends, product innovations, and competitor offerings
- Meet and exceed sales targets and provide regular reports on activity and results
- Refer customers to the Allentown location for in-store support and product fulfillment
Qualifications
- Previous experience in flooring sales, contracting, construction, or building materials is preferred
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-starter with a results-driven mindset and ability to work independently
- Solid presentation and negotiation skills
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel throughout the assigned territory
- Eagerness to learn and grow with a supportive and experienced team
Compensation
Base salary: $65,000 for the first 6 months during onboardingCommission structure: 10% of gross profit starting in the second year, based on performance
Training & onboarding: Conducted in-store and potentially in other company locations (e.g., Linden, NJ)
Career growth: Opportunities to expand within the company as we grow our footprint
The published salary range is used as a guide to provide prospective candidates with a level of compensation that is competitive with today’s market. The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate that allows for flexibility to align with various levels of experience, education, and performance.
EEO Statement
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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