Outside Sales Representative

Posted: Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 07 November 2025
Index Requested on: 10/08/2025 14:35:32
Indexed on: 10/08/2025 14:35:32

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

The Cook & Boardman Group is hiring!

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated sales professional responsible for a vertical market territory. The highly motivated individual will be responsible to sell building material and security products as well as installation services to facilities within their vertical market territory.

Essential Functions
• Service the customers with information, pricing and solutions for their commercial door and hardware needs
• Provide quotes and sales orders for walk-in; fax; email; installation etc. customers
• Place orders for special order material
• Set up deliveries for orders
• Process paperwork for the industrial sales team
• Pull hardware for customers
• Discuss jobs with installers and sub-contractors to make sure work runs smoothly
• Work with coordinator to schedule jobs
• Survey and run leads
• Assist with Inventories
• Follow up with customers
• Continuing development of follow-on business from current customers
• Expand current customer base of business through cold calling and direct marketing campaigns
• Responsible for specific unit and volume based sales goals on a monthly review basis
• Prepare sales activity reports, forecast reports and expense tracking
• Work with existing sales representatives
• All other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver's license preferred
• At least 2 years of experience with business-to-business sales required
• At least 2 year of experience with the commercial door an hardware industry required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Professional business image and well-developed presentation skills are a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer relation skills
• Proficient computer skills; including Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of door hardware, access control, and locks
• Attainment of sales volume and cultivation of territory potential.
• Achievement of sales goals
• Development and continued maintenance of strong relationships with accounts
• Ability to identify, qualify, and develop target prospects
• Ability to make calls to all buyer levels within an organization to determine use and needs
• Sound judgment and adherence to policy on expenses.
• Timely, accurate and efficient handling of paperwork.
• Successful track record selling services or product solutions to decision-makers in facilities, purchasing, human resources, finance and administration in corporate environments
• Well-developed sales skills in prospecting, qualifying, and closing, gained through experience as well as formal sales training programPhysical Demands
This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

Work Environment
This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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