Outside Sales Representative-Commercial

DH Pace • Hammond, LA

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About The Position

DH Pace Company Inc. is hiring an Outside Commercial Sales Representative in Hammond, Louisiana, to build customer relationships and sell commercial doors and related products and services. The role focuses on developing business with commercial and industrial building owners and managers, hospitals, colleges, K–12 schools, and municipalities in Hammond and surrounding areas. The representative meets with decision makers and customers, assesses needs, prepares estimates and proposals, and handles sales from the initial call through closing. The role may also include participating in project management when necessary and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of outside sales experience; industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to understand technical applications and mechanical systems.
• Outgoing personality and a natural affinity for taking care of customers.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record check, if applicable, is required before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commercial door industry experience preferred.
• Experience with blueprints, plans, and specifications highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Meet with decision makers to influence purchases of commercial doors and related products and services.
• Communicate with customers to develop sales opportunities and solve problems using a consultative sales approach.
• Cultivate sales among commercial and industrial building owners and managers, hospitals, colleges, K–12 schools, and municipalities in Hammond, Louisiana, and surrounding areas.
• Meet or exceed sales and gross profit performance standards.
• Provide timely, accurate estimates and proposals.
• Meet with existing and prospective customers, assess their needs, and sell technical and mechanical goods and services.
• Develop a scope of work for each proposal and manage details from the initial call through closing the sale.
• Follow up promptly to close customer projects and participate in project management when necessary.
• Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage available during the first full month.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life and critical illness coverage.
• Employee discounts for the employee and immediate family.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed