Inside Sales Rep

Larson • Deerfield, IL

1d • $50,000 - $66,000

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for creating relationships and driving sales with targeted large retail, dealer, contractor, and builder segments. You will assist the outside sales team with supporting revenue generation activities and key partner follow-up. All while developing sales experience and functional expertise that will lead to a goal of securing an outside sales role within the broader Fortune Brands organization. Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow‑up and outbound calls and emails. Qualify leads and route opportunities to the appropriate Territory or Regional Manager for further development and closure. Use modern sales technology to deliver effective virtual presentations to prospects. Support contractor market activity in partnership with Territory Managers, National Account Managers, Specialists, and Regional Sales Managers. Serve as a point of contact for the Doors wholesale/retail business units, assisting Sales Support and enabling the sales team to maximize selling time. Leverage HubSpot to manage call and email campaigns and track opportunity progress. Assess customer needs, present the Doors value proposition, and follow up to secure business. Collaborate with Marketing to develop segment‑focused materials and support sales promotions and regional collateral needs. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and execute plans with minimal direction
• Self‑driven with a strong sense of ownership, while actively contributing to team success
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly and respond with urgency when needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships internally and externally
• 2+ years of sales or customer service experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Building Products or Construction Process improvement skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Problem anticipation and solving
• Associates Degree or higher

Responsibilities

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow‑up and outbound calls and emails.
• Qualify leads and route opportunities to the appropriate Territory or Regional Manager for further development and closure.
• Use modern sales technology to deliver effective virtual presentations to prospects.
• Support contractor market activity in partnership with Territory Managers, National Account Managers, Specialists, and Regional Sales Managers.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Doors wholesale/retail business units, assisting Sales Support and enabling the sales team to maximize selling time.
• Leverage HubSpot to manage call and email campaigns and track opportunity progress.
• Assess customer needs, present the Doors value proposition, and follow up to secure business.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop segment‑focused materials and support sales promotions and regional collateral needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $50,000 USD - $66,000 USD.
• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more.
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees