Industrial Outside Sales Representative

Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Industrial Outside Sales Representative
Location:
Savannah, GA
Territory:
Savannah, GA; Brunswick, GA; Bluffton, SC; and surrounding areas
Job Type:
Full-Time
Pay:
$60,000–$70,000 per year, based on experience, plus quarterly variable compensation
Position Overview
A-JAX Company is seeking an experienced
Industrial Outside Sales Representative to manage customer relationships and develop new business throughout an assigned territory.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in industrial distribution, construction supply, manufacturing, MRO, wholesale distribution, building materials, or a related B2B sales environment
. The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for maintaining and growing existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities, understanding customer requirements, and recommending products and solutions that meet customer needs.

You will serve as a primary point of contact for customers throughout the territory while working closely with internal sales, sales support, and management teams.

Responsibilities
Manage and develop relationships with existing customers throughout the assigned territory
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Prospect for new accounts through territory development, referrals, networking, and customer outreach
Manage the sales process from initial contact through close
Meet with customers to understand project requirements, purchasing needs, and business priorities
Recommend products and solutions based on customer applications and requirements
Develop new accounts while identifying opportunities to expand existing customer relationships
Build long-term relationships with contractors, manufacturers, maintenance teams, industrial facilities, and other commercial customers
Maintain strong working knowledge of company products, services, and capabilities
Prepare and respond to customer requirements, including RFIs and RFPs
Develop territory sales plans and account growth strategies
Partner with the Vice President of Sales on annual sales forecasts and strategic growth initiatives
Create and manage a weekly customer visit and prospecting schedule
Maintain accurate customer activity, opportunities, and account information within the company CRM
Monitor competitor offerings, pricing, capabilities, and market activity
Follow up on customer requests, quotes, projects, and sales opportunities
Collaborate with internal sales, operations, and support teams to provide a strong customer experience
Perform additional related duties as assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of outside sales, account management, or business development experience preferred
Previous experience in industrial distribution, construction supply, fasteners, MRO, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, building materials, or a related B2B environment strongly preferred
Experience selling products or services to contractors, manufacturers, maintenance departments, construction companies, industrial facilities, or commercial customers is highly desirable
Experience developing new business while maintaining and growing existing customer accounts
Experience managing a geographic sales territory and conducting in-person customer visits
Strong consultative selling and problem-solving skills
Ability to understand customer projects, purchasing requirements, and product applications
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organization, follow-up, and time-management skills
Ability to independently plan customer visits and territory activity
Experience using CRM systems to track customer activity and opportunities
Ability to work effectively with internal sales and support teams
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally throughout the assigned territory
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with sales experience in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
Industrial supply or industrial distribution
Fasteners, hardware, or related products
Construction or contractor supply
MRO products and services
Manufacturing or fabrication
Building materials
Tools and equipment
Safety products
Wholesale distribution
Commercial or industrial products
Technical or application-based sales
Schedule
Full-time
Monday through Friday
Primarily during standard business hours
Schedule flexibility may be required based on customer appointments and job-site needs
Travel
This position requires regular local and day travel throughout the assigned sales territory.

The territory currently includes

Savannah, GA
Brunswick, GA
Bluffton, SC
Surrounding markets
Vidalia, GA may also be included based on business needs. Overnight travel is not typically required. Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$60,000–$70,000 per year
, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for quarterly variable compensation based on the applicable company compensation plan.

About the Opportunity
This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys relationship-based sales, territory development, and working directly with industrial or commercial customers. The ideal candidate will be able to understand the broader scope of a customer’s project or operation, identify opportunities, and provide practical solutions rather than focusing solely on transactional sales.

If you have experience in industrial, construction, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or related B2B sales and are interested in growing an established territory while developing new business, we encourage you to apply.