Outside Sales Representative

Join Continental Research as an Exclusive Factory Representative! At Continental Research, we're looking for dynamic, motivated sales professionals to drive growth in new accounts and expand our existing customer base. Unlike just having a job, we offer a true career path with opportunities for growth, where your success directly impacts your future. Our most successful representatives come from diverse backgrounds but share one thing in common: they're committed to building lasting relationships with clients based on their ability to quickly make interpersonal connections leading to trust and reliability.In this role, you'll be responsible for acquiring new accounts, expanding within your territory, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. We offer an excellent compensation package, including a $50,000 base salary, monthly performance bonuses, and the potential for six-figure on-track earnings. You'll have a protected territory with a mix of existing accounts and new leads, along with support from our Sales and Marketing teams to help you succeed. With 57 years of experience and a strong nationwide reputation in the specialty maintenance industry, Continental Research is the place for top-tier sales talent to thrive.What You Will DoSell industrial chemicals to a wide array of businesses, schools, municipalities, healthcare facilities and other commercial & industrial accounts.Develop new business opportunities in your territory while maintaining established customers, calling on commercial and industrial accounts, municipalities, schools, healthcare, and most any business with a need for professional cleaning and maintenance supply's.Track sales and relationship info with automated proprietary CRM that is also your scheduling, prospecting, presentation and order entry tool.Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Product development, Project Management and OperationsAttend regular informational meetings with corporate leadership and other salespeople both in person and virtually.QualificationsYou have a sincere desire to improve you income, quality of life and become a successful professional salesperson. You should want your sales position to be a natural fit with your personality and be willing to perform multiple sales presentations daily1+ Year(s) experience in direct selling and/or product showcasing is an advantage but is not absolutely required.Appreciation of how business metrics and data is used in the marketplaceInterpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers, sales management and your business partners at the home officeOrganizational skills and ability to anticipate, plan, prioritize and self-manage workloadAbility to make sales presentations and demonstrate products to customers and prospects.Must make in person sales calls to customers, occasional travel for home office training.A valid driver's licenseBasic Microsoft Office skillsCompensation & BenefitsAt Continental Research we provide our greatly appreciated salespeople the resources needed to succeed at a high level and be financially successful. This comprehensive resource package includes a superior product line, robust marketing support, and excellent initial and ongoing training from experienced leadership. Provided sales tools include samples for making demonstrations to customers, an iPad and our proprietary CRM softwareThis role pays a base salary of $50,000, car reimbursement, and monthly performance payments to support you while developing your sales pipeline and ultimately work towards creating over $100k in personal annual earnings within 3-4 years. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage and 401(k) with company match. Top performers earn an award destination vacation each year.Featured benefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401KPaid maternity & paternity leaveDisability insurance

Created: 2025-02-14