Outside Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Outside Sales Representative

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Outside Sales Representative to manage and develop customer relationships within an assigned sales territory. This role involves identifying and cultivating new business opportunities while servicing existing accounts. The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow customer relationships within an assigned sales territory.
• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities through self-generated sales activity.
• Conduct regular client visits, onsite tours, and in-person meetings throughout the territory.
• Service existing accounts by responding to customer needs, inquiries, orders, and issue resolution.
• Provide customers with information related to pricing, product availability, order status, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor marketplace activity, including competitor pricing, products, delivery schedules, and changing customer needs.
• Partner with internal sales and operations teams to support customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Track and report sales activity, new prospects, market conditions, and key performance metrics.
• Manage personal expense reporting, including travel, mileage, and business-related receipts.
• Maintain professionalism, organization, and follow-through while working in a hybrid/remote sales environment.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, to communicate data and customer information.
• Learn and utilize internal systems and customer portals as needed.

Essential Skills

• 2–3+ years of experience in outside sales, account management, business development, or related customer-facing sales roles.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to manage a territory independently.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to use Excel for data communication and sales/customer tracking.
• Comfort learning internal systems such as AS400 and customer portals.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Ability to prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5–10 years of sales experience in a similar industry or customer base.
• knowledge in steel, metal fabrication, welding, or industrial/manufacturing sales.
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge.
• Prior experience transitioning from a hands-on manufacturing, welding, or fabrication and moving into a sales role.
• Familiarity with general shop procedures, safety practices, or production environments.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position that combines remote work with office/in-person work, client visits, and travel. The standard schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Travel throughout central and northern Wisconsin will be required, including regular driving and customer site visits. Candidates must be comfortable with ongoing territory management and flexible travel.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Oshkosh,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.