Outside Sales Representative

Sanitary Linen Service • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Sanitary Linen Service, a family-owned linen and textile rental company that has been in business since 1934, is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to grow its customer base across Hampton Roads, Virginia. The representative will serve local businesses—including restaurants, hotels, and healthcare offices—that rely on linen, mat, and hygiene services. The role includes a local territory, a company car, and paid 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 has no overnight travel; the representative is home every night. Applicants must complete a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check, and any employment offer is contingent on successfully completing these screenings.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfort initiating conversations with unfamiliar people and persistence when faced with rejection.
• Self-motivation and organization, including the ability to plan and manage one's own week.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Word, and Excel.
• Successful completion of required background, drug, and driving-record screenings.

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 prospective customers in the assigned territory through phone calls, email, and in-person visits, including cold calls and walk-ins.
• Meet with business owners and managers to understand their needs and prepare proposals.
• Close new service agreements and meet monthly sales goals.
• Transfer new accounts to the service team and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Track calls, visits, and sales opportunities in HubSpot CRM.
• Plan and manage the workweek and local territory.

Benefits

• Company car provided.
• Paid, hands-on training from experienced sales managers.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Sales contests throughout the year.
• Local territory with no overnight travel; home every night.
• Opportunity for advancement; the company promotes from within.

What This Job Offers

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