What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Triangle Fasteners Inc?
The Opportunity
Are you a bilingual driven, entrepreneurial professional with a passion for building relationships and closing deals? Triangle Fastener Corporation is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our team in the Knoxville, TN area. In this role, you’ll be the face of TFC in your market territory — visiting customer job sites and offices to identify needs, provide solutions, and grow our presence in the construction fastener industry.
This is a field-based position requiring daily travel within your territory.
About Triangle Fastener Corporation
Since 1977, Triangle Fastener Corporation has been a trusted name in the construction industry. We are a leading wholesale distributor of standard and specialty fasteners, sealants, tools, and related construction products. With 30 branches nationwide, including 3 distribution centers, and 9 paint facilities, we offer comprehensive solutions to builders across the U.S.
Why Join Us?
Triangle Fastener Corporation recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and aims to bolster employee wellbeing through our:
- Eligibility for Triangle Fastener Corporation's Commission Program
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance made available on the 1st of the month following thirty (30) days service
- Paid Vacation and Personal Days with immediate eligibility for nine (9) Paid Holidays starting Day 1
- Company funded Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Insurance policies
- Safe harbor retirement plan that guarantees company contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Consistent M-F schedule during daylight hours.
- Agile teams that offer more direct impact on businesses and customers
- Year-end profit sharing
- Professional development through industry events
- Opportunity for growth in Sales, Operations, and Management
What You’ll Do
As an Outside Sales Representative, you will:
- Build and maintain relationships with existing accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow your sales territory
- Make regular in-person visits to customer job sites and offices
- Collaborate closely with Inside Sales, Operations, and Management to support customer needs
- Maintain detailed and accurate customer records and sales activity reports
- Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, and training sessions
- Actively promote Triangle Fastener Corporation’s brands and services
What You’ll Bring
- A self-starting, goal-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a geographic territory effectively and independently
- Prior sales experience, especially in construction or industrial markets, is a strong plus
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regularly
Our Values
Triangle Fastener Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Triangle Fastener Corporation's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.