Wood Coatings- Outside Sales Representative

Quincaillerie Richelieu • Denver, CO

11d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Richelieu is seeking a Wood Coatings / Finishing Sales Specialist to grow a local sales territory. This technical sales position manages day-to-day sales activities and customer relationships with cabinet and furniture manufacturers. The specialist sells Richelieu finishing solutions—including stains, paints, coatings, thinners, solvents, adhesives, abrasives, and accessories—through consultative discussions, advising customers on how to solve problems and improve business results. The person in this role must live in the local sales territory and make in-person customer visits three to four days per week. The position requires regular automobile travel and reliable independent transportation. Work may involve lifting, pushing, or carrying items up to 50 pounds and exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.

Requirements

• Must live in the local sales territory.
• Must have reliable independent transportation for regular automobile travel.
• Must be technically minded, preferably with a background or experience in chemistry, science, or spray coatings.
• Must understand, or be able to quickly develop expertise in, coatings and finishing products, applications, and methods.
• Must be passionate, proactive, coachable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to schedule and manage one’s time and deliver activities that produce results.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Developed analytical, planning, organizing, and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• The position may involve lifting, pushing, or carrying items up to 50 pounds and working around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• University degree, preferably in chemistry or science.
• Background in spray application finishing.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Responsibilities

• Work with Richelieu Industrial Sales Representatives to schedule and conduct face-to-face consultations with new and existing customers, learn about their businesses, and explain how Richelieu finishing solutions can improve results.
• Grow the assigned territory by developing existing customer relationships and acquiring new customers.
• Review and analyze current accounts’ past buying patterns and identify ways to become a more comprehensive supplier.
• Provide high-quality customer service and act as customers’ preferred one-stop shop.
• Stay current on Richelieu finishing products, market conditions, and competitive developments.
• Maintain system information and reporting in the CRM application.
• Travel regularly by automobile and visit customers in person three to four days per week.

Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary plus monthly, quarterly, and annual commissions; commission earnings are uncapped.
• Estimated total annual earnings of approximately $100,000–$120,000 during the first one to two years.
• Monthly car allowance and covered fuel.
• Business expense reimbursement.
• Group insurance program, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Company smartphone.
• Paid vacation time, sick days, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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