Outside Sales Representative

About the role

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for general and specific tasks related to the effective opening, execution and closing of the end-to-end sales cycle processes through the development of sales strategies. This position requires relationship building, cold calling, product presentation, selling, researching, strategy development, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Inside Sales to ensure account retention through seamless customer support, resource orchestration, and order fulfillment troubleshooting
• Profitably grows sales to achieve yearly sales goals as a sales consultant for current core industries and emerging industries and markets
• Prospects new accounts, works to retain existing accounts, and increases opportunities with existing customers
• Demonstrates breadth and depth of product knowledge to position and map Wurth Industry offerings to align with the customer’s business objectives and initiatives
• Maintains and builds customer relationships to become a trusted consultative advisor who ensures retention, growth and client satisfaction
• Provides a full representation of the Wurth Industry product offerings
• Completes regular sales call plans and records results
• Creates sales goals and tracks sales through reporting, while planning and implementing sales strategies as necessary
• Maintains accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and follow-ups using CRM software
• Stays up to date with industry trends, competitors, and market conditions
• Collaborates with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless service delivery
• Attends industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to expand business opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of outside sales experience, or any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Proven experience in outside sales, business development, or a related field

Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and able to work independently
• Ability to travel within assigned territory
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs – medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits: 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays