About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a company in the paint and hardware industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Outside Sales role is an entry-level, territory-based position focused on building and growing customer relationships within the paint and hardware industry on behalf of our Confidential Client.

• Develop rapport and strong relationships with existing and prospective customers in your assigned territory
• Travel to in-person appointments and meetings with retail and wholesale customers within the territory
• Meet or exceed designated sales targets and activity goals
• Create and implement an effective, practical sales strategy for your accounts
• Document leads, sales activity, and customer interactions in the company CRM
• Use proven negotiation and consultative-sales techniques to close deals and grow revenue

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What We’re Looking For

Candidates who succeed in this role are personable, persistent, and comfortable working independently in the field.

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous outside sales experience preferred (entry-level applicants with strong aptitude considered)
• Excellent negotiation and customer-service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude, self-motivation, and ability to follow through

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Compensation & Location

• Location: East Hartford, CT (on-site / territory travel required)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated pay: $70,991 per year (estimated)
• Travel throughout the assigned territory will be required; mileage and travel policies will be provided by the Confidential Client.

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Why Join

• Gain hands-on outside sales experience in the paint & hardware channel
• Work directly with an established sales team and develop consultative selling skills
• Opportunity for career growth and increased earnings tied to performance

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.