Sales Professional, Houston, Texas

About the role

Territory includes Southeast Texas, covering Houston, Beaumont, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. Preferred home base location is Houston, Texas. ARDEX Americas, part of the global ARDEX Group, has been setting the standard in high‑performance building solutions for over 75 years, providing industry‑leading flooring, tile, and stone installation systems to contractors, distributors, architects, and designers.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Business: Identify and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and jobsite activity; develop and execute territory sales plans and growth strategies; utilize CRM tools to track activities, opportunities, and customer engagement.
• Build Strong Customer Partnerships: Develop relationships with distributors, contractors, architects, designers, and other industry influencers; strengthen existing customer relationships while expanding market penetration; deliver exceptional customer service and responsiveness throughout the sales process.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Conduct product demonstrations, contractor clinics, and educational training programs; support contractors on jobsites with product recommendations and technical guidance; drive product specification activity within the architectural and design communities; partner closely with technical, marketing, and customer support teams to provide complete customer solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of outside sales experience.
• Knowledge of flooring or tiling installation systems.
• Technical proficiency in specs and design.
• High energy, customer‑first mindset.
• Strong presentation and hands‑on skills.
• Demonstrates ARDEX values: Fuel Passion, Drive Innovation, Embrace Responsibility, Embody Integrity, Build Belonging.

Requirements

• Four‑year college degree preferred, or minimum completed high school diploma with relevant industry work experience.
• Ability to lift to 70 pounds occasionally and carry up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to use power and non‑power tools.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the territory.
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective the 1st of the month after hire).
• Company‑paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance and Travel Assistance.
• Wellness Programs, including Telehealth and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Assistance for Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Optional coverage for Pet Insurance, Group Accident, ID Theft, Legal Insurance, and more.

Schedule

Daily territory travel with some overnight.