Outside Sales Representative

Venturi Supply•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for achieving sales and profit objectives for an assigned territory or industry. Working closely with the Sales Manager, the representative helps establish territory sales targets to maximize sales. This is a hybrid role. Venturi Supply is the parent company of a national network of distributors specializing in pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and industrial supplies. The company serves a wide range of industries through locally rooted distributors supported by the national Venturi Supply platform. Its teams provide critical materials, custom solutions, and reliable service, backed by strategically located branches, broad inventory, in-house fabrication capabilities, and decades of industry experience. The position requires building and maintaining customer relationships, developing new business, managing a sales territory, communicating product and industry information, and coordinating with branch and management teams. The role also involves preparing proposals, negotiating agreements, completing client paperwork, reporting sales activity, and participating in business and team events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age.
Computer literate and proficient with MS Office 365.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Detail-oriented work style and ability to manage multiple priorities consistently.
Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug test.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, carry, reach, push, and pull, and endure frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Five or more years of outside sales experience in the same or a similar industry preferred.
Experience with distribution-specific ERP systems, preferably Eclipse.

Responsibilities

Generate and develop new business to meet specified production goals.
Maintain and nurture existing client relationships.
Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Prepare and present sales proposals.
Plan and manage the sales territory.
Understand and communicate information about company products, services, policies, and procedures to new and existing clients.
Work closely with the branch inside sales and management team to maintain alignment.
Maintain thorough knowledge of industry product information.
Gather information about local competition and regional industry and business conditions, and communicate it to management and others as needed.
Negotiate contracts and work agreements.
Ensure required client paperwork is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
Provide timely and accurate reports as required.
Attend and participate in business and trade events that affect the business unit.
Attend and participate in team strategic sales meetings.
Perform additional duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

Two medical plans, including an HSA-qualified plan, with virtual care.
Dental and vision coverage, including children’s orthodontia.
HRA reimbursement eligibility.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options and an employer matching contribution.
10 paid holidays.
PTO accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
Flexible workplace culture and career growth opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support for employees and their families.
Resources supporting mental, emotional, and financial well-being.