Protective Equipment Sales Specialist

Overview:

The Sales Associate will play a critical role in supporting the expansion and success of our personal protective equipment portfolio. This is a high-energy, outbound-facing position focused on lead generation, customer engagement, quote development, and closing business across multiple product lines.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to be on the front lines of American manufacturing, and is eager to grow into a full-cycle sales role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to prospective customers via email, phone, and virtual meetings
• Qualify leads and route opportunities to the appropriate sales team member or close directly
• Develop and deliver quotes, product information, and samples
• Track opportunities and maintain accurate customer data in CRM systems
• Follow up on inbound leads and manage customer onboarding process
• Support sales strategy execution, including promotions, trade shows, and pricing initiatives
• Assist in preparing RFP responses, distributor setup forms, and customer documentation
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Operations teams to support order fulfillment and satisfaction
• Build product knowledge across all PPE categories and communicate value propositions effectively
• Stay up to date on market trends, competitor positioning, and customer pain points

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or 2 years of experience in a sales or business development role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities
• CRM experience (Salesforce, HubSpot, or NetSuite) preferred
• Passion for U.S.-made manufacturing and supply chain resilience
• Energetic, coachable, and highly motivated to grow within the organization
• Comfortable speaking with procurement, clinical, or operational decision-makers
• Experience in PPE, healthcare, life sciences, or B2B manufacturing markets is a plus