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Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd

Outside Sales Representative- Board and Panel

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores.

Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 144,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu has understood the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these

Five Core Values

that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve

Our Mission:

to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking an

Outside Sales Representative

specializing in Board and Panel products to join our team in the New York City metro area to include Long Island and the 5 boroughs.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube.

Key Responsibilities

Increase Board and Panel product sales as a specialist in those categories, selling directly and partnered with others

Schedule and hold face-to-face meetings with new and existing customers, learning about their business and how Richelieu product solutions can enhance their results

Maintain accountability for the growth of your territory, both through new customer acquisition as well as the development of existing relationships

Identify and analyze past buying patterns of current accounts, and brainstorm ways to become their stronger, more inclusive supplier

Provide a state of the art customer service experience, positioning yourself as their desired one-stop shop

Educate yourself on, and continuously stay up to date with, Richelieu's product offerings as well as ever-changing market conditions and competitive analysis

Hold responsibility for system information and reporting in CRM application

Position may require lifting/pushing/carrying items up to 50 pounds, working around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

What We Are Looking For

Successful outside sales experience with wood panels, laminates, and boards (ideally in the kitchen and/or bath space)

Passionate, proactive, coachable, strong work ethic

Ability to schedule and manage your own time, delivering on the activities that produce results

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical, planning, organizing, and monitoring skills

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications; able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams for daily responsibilities and tasks

Experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software an asset

University degree preferred, but not required

This position may occasionally involve lifting/pushing/carrying items up to 50 pounds

Compensation And Benefits

Total annual earnings (base pay + commission + bonus) potential for the first 1-2 years is estimated to be approximately $85,000 - $115,000 (with no cap on commissions; total earnings will likely increase over time)

Monthly car allowance and mileage reimbursement

Company cell phone

Business expense reimbursement

Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation, sick days, and 9 paid holidays per year

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Building Materials

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