Outside Sales Representative
QXO · Portsmouth, NH · Yesterday
On-siteSalesFull-time
What You'll Do
- Drive new business growth by prospecting, identifying, and pursuing new customer opportunities within the assigned territory.
- Sell exterior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, and waterproofing materials, to contractors, builders, and commercial customers.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of sales activity, leads, and opportunities in Salesforce or other CRM tools.
- Meet or exceed assigned sales and margin targets through disciplined prospecting and opportunity management.
- Conduct in-person sales calls, jobsite visits, and customer meetings to understand customer needs and position solutions.
- Partner closely with branch operations, supply chain, and customer support teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new customers.
- Proactively research market conditions, competitors, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
- Coordinate effective handoffs of newly secured accounts to Account Executives for ongoing management and retention.
- Continuously develop product knowledge, technical understanding, and sales skills through training and field experience.
- Travel extensively within the assigned market to meet customers and pursue new business opportunities.
What You'll Bring
- 1–3 years of outside sales, field sales, or business development experience, with a focus on prospecting and new customer acquisition.
- Prior experience in construction, building materials, wholesale distribution, or a related industry strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to generate new leads, build relationships, and close new business.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, changing environment.
- High comfort level using technology, including CRM systems, mobile devices, and digital sales tools.
- Able to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
- Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and comfort with frequent local travel.
Working Conditions
- Field-based role with frequent travel throughout the assigned territory.
- Regular in-person customer visits, jobsite meetings, and prospecting activities.
- Limited time spent in company offices; majority of work performed in the field.