Outside Sales Representative

Sanitary Linen Service, Inc.•Norfolk, VA

13d•$42,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Sanitary Linen Service is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to grow its customer base across Hampton Roads, Virginia. The company provides linen and textile rental services to restaurants, hotels, healthcare offices, and other local businesses that use linens, mats, and hygiene services. The role includes a local territory, a company car, and hands-on sales training. New and recent college graduates are welcome to apply. Compensation is a base salary of $42,000–$45,000 plus commission. The posting estimates first-year earnings of $55,000–$65,000 and second-year earnings of $60,000–$85,000. The position is full-time and does not require overnight travel. Candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check; any employment offer is contingent on passing these screenings. Sanitary Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Comfort initiating conversations with people they do not know and persistence after rejection.
Self-motivation and organization, including the ability to plan and manage an independent workweek.
Basic computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in outside sales, B2B sales, route sales, or customer service; experience is not required and training is provided.
New and recent college graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Find new customers in the assigned territory by phone, email, and in-person visits, including cold calling and walking into businesses.
Meet with business owners and managers to understand their needs and prepare proposals.
Close new service agreements and meet monthly sales goals.
Hand new accounts off to the service team and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
Track calls, visits, and deals in HubSpot CRM.