Aftermarket Sales Representative

Build Your Career Where You Matter

Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
  
  

The Aftermarket Sales Representative is responsible for generating revenue by engaging current and prospective customers through strategic outbound calling, one-to-one communications, social engagement, field marketing and more. The primary purpose is to create opportunities for the sales of Doors, Frames and Hardware, and ultimately become a trusted advisor to customers such as, K-12 Schools, Healthcare, and College/ Universities.

Essential Functions

• Obtain, maintain, and optimize customer relations through planned and regular sales visits and communications for given territory
• Call on predefined customer and prospect lists to generate sales opportunities and follow up on new leads and opportunities within a competitive, fast-paced sales environment
• Place 30-50 phone-based cold calls daily to aggressively pursuing retailers and develop new leads and potential customers
• Obtain orders and establish new business by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors
• Service and build upon existing accounts, including resolving customer complaints by investigating problems
• Respond to, engage with, and qualify inbound leads and inquiries via phone, email, and live chat
• Achieve or exceed department quotas, sales goals and objectives, and deadlines
• Identify target prospects and create strategic action plans to develop the accounts as customers
• Follow up on all customer leads from external and internal sources
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature
• Communicate regularly with key decision makers, such as: directors of maintenance and/or security, school superintendents and locksmiths
• Maintain accurate and detailed activity notes, such as daily calls logs, results reports, weekly work plans, and monthly/annual territory analyses, to be reviewed periodically with manager
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• At least 3 years of related sales experience in construction and/or building supply sales
• Experience with high volume cold calling
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong Customer Relations skills
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including mainframe programs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have good attention to details and strong organizational skills
• Ability to be persuasive and influential in verbal and written communications
• Working knowledge of Door Hardware, Locks and Access Control
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong sales and phone skills are a must. Able to problem solve and resolve inquiries both internally and externally. Supports the sales cycle in full, and is able to act independently. Highly motivated and personable presence essential and must be able to meet quotas and sale initiatives.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.