Hood Distribution
Industrial Supply & Distribution

Outside Sales Representative - base plus uncapped commission

$49k–$63k baseDurham, Connecticut, United States~75% travelfull timeindividual contributorPosted 11 days ago · refreshed 44 min ago
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Title
Outside Sales Representative - base plus uncapped commission· individual contributor
Employer
Hood Distribution · Industrial Supply & Distribution
Where
Durham, Connecticut, United States
Comp (base)
$48,500 – $62,500 /yr
Travel
~75% — territory-based outside-sales motion.
Type
full time
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About this role

Hood Distribution, Durham, CT  is looking for an Outsides Sales Representative for the sales territory covering Connecticut, Lower Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey.  This is an established and stable sales territory. Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of specialty wood products and building materials. 

The successful candidate should have experience in managing a sales territory with a diverse base of customers. Lumber and Building Material experience is preferred but not required. A background and track record of consultative selling and progressive success is a plus.

Requirements:

  • Within a defined territory, build relationships and generate sales of wood and specialty products to retail lumberyards and specialty dealers.
  • Coordinate visits and sales presentations with vendor partner sales representatives.
  • Meet customer needs by providing needed products and high levels of customer service
  • Coordinate outside sales efforts with inside sales reps and operations team.
  • Assure that inside sales force is aware of customer, service, or quality issues that could affect business.
  • Support existing and new customers in receiving credit approvals or resolving accounts receivables questions.
  • Investigate and resolve customer complaints

Salary Range: $48,500-$62,500.00 plus uncapped commission

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation context

This role pays in the 33rd percentile of Industrial Supply & Distribution postings.

$29kp25 · $49kMedian · $69kp75 · $70k$160k+
This role: $49k–$63k. Percentile distribution from 9 Industrial Supply & Distribution roles in our network.
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Hiring patterns at Hood Distribution

Hood Distribution is hiring across 1 U.S. metro right now.

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Active outside-sales roles
3
Posted in the last 30 days
1
U.S. metros they're hiring in
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About this Hood Distribution role.

Outside-sales reps own a defined territory and spend most of the week visiting customers. At Hood Distribution, the role typically blends consultative selling, on-site account management, and pipeline development. Travel and territory size depend on the specific posting — read the description below for the most accurate picture.