Outside Sales Rep

Davis Sales•Lake Charles, LA

21h•Remote

About The Position

Davis Decorative Hardware is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to expand its business across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana. Since 1982, Davis Decorative Hardware has been a trusted supplier of quality decorative and functional hardware to contractors, builders, designers, and homeowners. As a family-owned company, we have built a strong reputation for our product expertise, exceptional customer service, and enduring relationships within the construction and design sectors. We are looking for a driven, relationship-focused sales professional capable of attracting new clients, including contractors, custom home builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers, while also driving sales to our branch locations.

Requirements

Proven track record in outside sales.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
A motivated self-starter who can manage a territory independently.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong follow-through and organizational skills.
Professional, customer-focused, and team-oriented attitude.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential construction.
Experience in decorative hardware.
Experience in door hardware.
Experience in cabinet hardware.
Experience in building materials.
Experience in cabinetry or millwork.
Experience selling to contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, or interior designers.

Responsibilities

Prospect and recruit new contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers.
Build and maintain strong relationships within the residential construction and design industries.
Promote decorative hardware products and related hardware solutions.
Support functional hardware sales opportunities as needed.
Generate new project opportunities for Davis Decorative Hardware’s branch locations.
Conduct sales calls, customer visits, product presentations, and lunch-and-learn style meetings.
Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to achieve company growth objectives.
Maintain regular communication with showroom teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Track sales activities, follow-ups, and new business opportunities.