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Outside Sales Representative

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2025

About the role

Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber & plywood as well as related specialty wood products whose customers include cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, millwork houses and other related businesses. Hood Distribution is looking for an Outsides Sales Representative for its Columbus, OH facility. The successful candidate should have experience in sales and marketing of products to businesses. Experience in wood products (panels, lumber, and moulding) is a major plus. Responsibilities:

Within a defined territory, generate sales of wood and wood products to wholesale and end-user commercial customers at planned profit margins by developing effective business relationships with customers.
Meet customer needs by providing needed products and establishing high quality and customer responsiveness expectations.
Coordinate outside sales efforts with inside sales reps.
Assure that the inside sales force is aware of customer service, or quality issues that could affect business.
Support existing and new customers in receiving credit approvals or resolving accounts receivables questions.
Investigate and resolve customer complaints.

Additional Information: Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. An Equal Opportunity Employer