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Outside Sales Representative
Davis Decorative Hardware
Territory: Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana
Compensation: Base Salary Commission
Davis Decorative Hardware is looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative to help grow our business throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Louisiana.
Since 1982, Davis Decorative Hardware has served contractors, builders, designers, and homeowners with quality decorative and functional hardware solutions. We are a family-owned company with a strong reputation for product knowledge, customer service, and long-term relationships within the construction and design community.
We are looking for a motivated, relationship-driven sales professional who can recruit new contractors, custom home builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers while helping drive sales opportunities to our branch locations.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect and recruit new contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, and interior designers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships within the residential construction and design industries.
- Promote decorative hardware products and related hardware solutions.
- Support some functional hardware sales opportunities as needed.
- Generate new project opportunities for Davis Decorative Hardware’s branch locations.
- Conduct sales calls, customer visits, product presentations, and lunch-and-learn style meetings.
- Work closely with our Business Development Manager to support company growth goals.
- Communicate regularly with showroom teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.
- Track sales activity, follow-ups, and new business opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record in outside sales.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- A motivated self-starter who can manage a territory independently.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong follow-through and organizational skills.
- Professional, customer-focused, and team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required:
- Residential construction
- Decorative hardware
- Door hardware
- Cabinet hardware
- Building materials
- Cabinetry or millwork
- Sales to contractors, builders, remodelers, cabinet makers, or interior designers
What We Offer
- Base salary plus commission
- Established company with over 40 years in business
- Strong reputation in the decorative hardware industry
- Supportive team environment
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Product training and professional development opportunities
Why Join Davis Decorative Hardware?
At Davis Decorative Hardware, relationships matter. We take pride in helping customers select the right hardware for their projects while providing dependable service, product knowledge, and support. This position offers the opportunity to grow a territory, build meaningful industry relationships, and have a direct impact on company growth.
If you are a proven sales professional who enjoys developing new business and working with contractors, builders, and designers, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief summary of your outside sales experience.
Davis Decorative Hardware
Taking the Hard Out of Hardware Since 1982®