Outside Sales Representative - Lafayette, LA

Outside Sales Representative

Hadco Metal Trading Co., LLC, a growth-focused metal distribution company expanding into new territories. We proudly serve a wide range of industries. Our customers include OEMs, fabricators, machine shops, and contractors who rely on us for consistent supply, competitive pricing, and responsive service.

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow our Louisiana area, particularly around Lafayette, business presence. The position focuses on new growth opportunities and building relationships with businesses from various industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and interact with existing customers to increase sales within a specified geographic territory.
• Present our product lines and services to existing customers and prospects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts
• Cultivate a team environment, working with inside sales to promote and expand business. Ensure quotes, material, and deliveries meet customer needs
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends to identify opportunities for company growth
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries

Qualifications

Required

• Proven sales experience, preferably outside sales background
• Strong communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal; comfortable speaking with customers on the phone and via email
• Ability to handle objections and provide alternatives in the sales process.
• Valid and clean driving record (no DWI, reckless driving, or similar violations within the last 5 years)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment
• PC literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook); ERP/CRM experience is a plus
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a sales career
• Possess a strong professional work ethic

Preferred

• Industry knowledge in metals is highly preferred
• Ability to learn technical product information
• Possess a result-oriented mindset
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships with customers

What Hadco Offers You

• Excellent base compensation and commission plan
• Growth opportunities with a stable and growing company
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Tax advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, personal time, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% paid life and disability insurance

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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