Inside Sales Representative
About the role
Hood Distribution, established in 1899, is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber & plywood as well as related specialty wood products. We serve eastern US and Caribbean markets through twenty-three locations. Our primary customers transform our wood into specialty products.
We are seeking a dynamic, high-performing Inside Sales Representative for our Durham, CT facility. This role is ideal for a competitive individual who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about enhancing customer experience while enjoying their work.
Responsibilities
- Manage all sales functions, administration, communication, and business planning for an assigned geographic territory.
- Grow customer relations and existing customer sales.
- Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales base.
- Maintain a high volume of activity focusing on multiple touchpoints including outbound calls, emails, and social selling in a transactional, yet consultative, environment.
- Thrive on change while remaining highly organized, optimistic, and coachable.
- Drive individual competition (and success) while being a fantastic team player.
- Collaborate with sales, drivers, warehouse, accounting, purchasing, and management teams to achieve and exceed company goals.
Pay
This position offers a base salary plus uncapped commission.
Schedule
Monday – Friday work hours with every major holiday off.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Cancer insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Flexible spending account.
- Long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
Benefits are available the first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Why Hood Distribution
- Opportunity for career advancement.
- Training in sales techniques and product knowledge.