What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Himmel’s Architectural Door & Hardware LLC?
Outside Sales Representative
Company Overview
For over 40 years, Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in Nashville, New Orleans, Prairieville, Dallas, and Houston. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier.
Location: Dallas, TX. or Houston, TX. Employment Type: Full‑Time or Part‑Time Travel: Local travel required; occasional regional travel
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, people‑oriented Outside Sales Representative to help expand our presence in the commercial door, frame, and hardware market. Industry experience is not required — we will train the right person. Your primary responsibility is simple and high‑impact: get in front of contractors, end users, and architects to build relationships and schedule meetings. Once meetings are set, our technical team will handle presentations, estimating, and product expertise.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, building rapport, and opening doors (literally and figuratively) for new business opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and engage general contractors, end users, architects, and other potential clients in the Dallas or Houston area
- Schedule introductory meetings and presentations for our technical sales team
- Conduct regular in‑person visits to job sites, offices, and architectural firms
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients
- Represent the company professionally at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
- Maintain accurate records of outreach, contacts, and scheduled appointments
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handoff of qualified leads
- Stay aware of local construction activity and upcoming projects
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable initiating conversations and meeting new people
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
- Organized and able to manage multiple outreach efforts at once
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Sales, customer service, or networking experience is a plus but not required
- Familiarity with the construction industry is helpful but not necessary — we will train
What We Offer
- Flexible schedule (part‑time or full‑time)
- Competitive compensation and bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Supplemental Insurance – Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability
- Professional and Personal Development Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Advancement opportunity to grow your career
- Training and support from experienced industry professionals
- A collaborative team that handles technical presentations and product expertise so you can focus on relationship‑building