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Outside Sales Representative
full-timeLubbock

Summary

Location

Lubbock

Type

full-time

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About this role

Build Your Career Where You Matter
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.

 

Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
  • Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
  • Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

 

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

 

 

Outside Sales Representative:

We are seeking a highly motivated sales professional responsible for a vertical market territory within the Commercial Doors, Frames, and Hardware Industry. The highly motivated individual will be responsible for selling building material and security products as well as installation services to facilities within their vertical market territory.​

Essential Functions

  • ​​Service the customers with information, pricing and solutions for their commercial door and hardware needs
  • ​Provide quotes and sales orders for walk-in; fax; email; installation etc. customers
  • ​Place orders for special order material
  • ​Set up deliveries for orders
  • ​Process paperwork for the industrial sales team
  • ​Pull hardware for customers
  • ​Discuss jobs with installers and sub-contractors to make sure work runs smoothly
  • ​Work with coordinator to schedule jobs
  • ​Survey and run leads
  • ​Assist with Inventories
  • ​Follow up with customers
  • ​Continuing development of follow-on business from current customers
  • ​Expand current customer base of business through cold calling and direct marketing campaigns
  • ​Responsible for specific unit and volume based sales goals on a monthly review basis
  • ​Prepare sales activity reports, forecast reports and expense tracking
  • ​Work with existing sales representatives
  • ​All other relative duties as assigned​

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • ​​ Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma, in an equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Current and valid US driver’s license preferred 
  • At least 3 years of experience with business-to-business sales required
  • At least 3 years of experience with the commercial door an hardware industry required​

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • ​​Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • Professional business image and well-developed presentation skills are a must 
  • ​Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • ​Strong customer relation skills
  • Proficient computer skills; including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of door hardware, access control, and locks
  • Attainment of sales volume and cultivation of territory potential.
  • Achievement of sales goals
  • ​Development and continued maintenance of strong relationships with accounts
  • ​Ability to identify, qualify, and develop target prospects
  • ​Ability to make calls to all buyer levels within an organization to determine use and needs
  • ​Sound judgment and adherence to policy on expenses.
  • ​Timely, accurate and efficient handling of paperwork.
  • ​Successful track record selling services or product solutions to decision-makers in facilities, purchasing, human resources, finance and administration in corporate environments
  • ​Well-developed sales skills in prospecting, qualifying, and closing, gained through experience as well as formal sales training program

Physical Demands
This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

 

Work Environment
This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

 

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Communication,Problem Solving,Presentation Skills,Customer Relations,Sales Skills,Prospecting,Qualifying,Closing,Microsoft Office Suite,Door Hardware Knowledge,Access Control,Locks Knowledge,Sales Volume Attainment,Relationship Development,Lead Surveying,Inventory Assistance

About The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team

For over 65 years, The Cook & Boardman Group has been at the forefront of the construction and security industries, evolving from a regional distributor into the nation’s largest provider of Doors, Frames, & Hardware Solutions and Electronic Security & Access Control. With over 90 locations across the U.S. and an online shopping portal, we serve a wide range of sectors, including commercial properties, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, industrial facilities, and multi-family housing. Our decades of experience and expertise allow us to provide tailored, reliable security solutions that meet complex needs.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for servicing customers with information, pricing, and solutions for their commercial door and hardware needs while expanding the customer base through cold calling and direct marketing campaigns. They will also prepare sales activity reports and work closely with the industrial sales team to ensure smooth operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Outside Sales Representative do at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team?

As a Outside Sales Representative at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team, you will: the Outside Sales Representative is responsible for servicing customers with information, pricing, and solutions for their commercial door and hardware needs while expanding the customer base through cold calling and direct marketing campaigns. They will also prepare sales activity reports and work closely with the industrial sales team to ensure smooth operations..

Why join The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team as a Outside Sales Representative?

The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team is a leading Construction company.

Is the Outside Sales Representative position at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team remote?

The Outside Sales Representative position at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team is based in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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