Outside Commercial Sales Representative-Lock Hardware & Key Systems Experience is a Plus

DH Pace is a family-owned, privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices across the continental United States. As an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking, and security products, we are celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2026.

About the role

We are hiring an experienced Outside Sales Representative to represent our Locksmithing and Keying Division for our commercial line of business in Tampa and surrounding areas. This role focuses on mechanical locking hardware, electromechanical locking hardware, wireless locking hardware, and all related key systems, including keys and cores (SFIC and LFIC).

Responsibilities

• Call on commercial accounts in the Tampa and surrounding areas.
• Meet or exceed sales and gross profit performance standards.
• Provide timely, accurate estimates and proposals.
• Meet with existing and prospective customers, assess their needs, and sell technical and mechanical goods and services.
• Develop scope of work for each proposal and personally handle every detail from initial call to closing the sale.
• Follow up quickly to close customer projects and participate in project management when necessary.
• Maintain and update Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of outside sales experience.
• Ability for technical applications and mechanical systems.
• Experience with Blueprints/Plans and Specs highly desired.
• Outgoing personality with a natural affinity for taking care of customers.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month.
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage.
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.