Sales Professional, Columbus Ohio base

ARDEX Americas • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ARDEX Americas, a leader in high-performance building solutions for over 75 years, is seeking a field-based Sales Professional for the Western PA, Eastern Ohio & West Virginia territory, with a preferred home base in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves daily territory travel and some overnight stays. The ideal candidate will have a customer-first mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for solving customer problems. You will represent a premium brand, manage an established territory, identify growth opportunities, and build long-term customer partnerships.

Requirements

• Proven success in outside sales within building materials, construction products, flooring, tiling, or related industries.
• Experience working with flooring or tile installation systems is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and business development skills.
• Technical aptitude with the ability to learn and apply product systems in real-world applications.
• Effective presentation and communication skills, including training and demonstration experience.
• Practical problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a territory effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-based sales environment.
• Aligns with company values; Fuel Passion, Drive Innovation, Embrace Responsibility, Embody Integrity, Build Belonging.
• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel daily throughout the territory, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally and carry up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate power and non-power tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with flooring or tile installation systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales of ARDEX and HENRY products throughout your territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and jobsite activity.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans and growth strategies.
• Utilize CRM tools to track activities, opportunities, and customer engagement.
• Develop relationships with distributors, contractors, architects, designers, and other industry influencers.
• Strengthen existing customer relationships while expanding market penetration.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and responsiveness throughout the sales process.
• Conduct product demonstrations, contractor clinics, and educational training programs.
• Support contractors on jobsites with product recommendations and technical guidance.
• Drive product specification activity within the architectural and design community.
• Partner closely with technical, marketing, and customer support teams to provide complete customer solutions.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
• 401(k) with Company Match to help you save for retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective the 1st of the month after hire)
• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance and Travel Assistance
• Wellness Programs, including Telehealth and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance for Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees
• Discounted Gym Memberships to support your fitness goals
• Optional coverage for Pet Insurance, Group Accident, ID Theft, Legal Insurance, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree