📍 Location:
Cincinnati, OH📅 Schedule: Monday – Friday | Day Shift💲 Compensation: Base Salary + Commission
About Us:
SouthernCarlson is a leading distributor of the most recognized brands of construction and packaging tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies, and expert service across North America. Since 1947, we have partnered with professional contractors and manufacturers to deliver high-quality products and solutions that keep jobsites running efficiently. Our success is built not only on the products we offer, but on the relationships we build and the service we provide. We believe how we serve is just as important as what we deliver. Our Core ValuesAt SouthernCarlson, our core values guide everything we do—from how we treat our team members to how we serve our customers and vendor partners.🔧 Provide Fanatical Service We treat every customer challenge like our own and go above and beyond to deliver faster, better solutions.⚡ Act With Urgency In our industry, every second matters. We respond quickly because our customers depend on it.🤝 Earn & Maintain TrustWe build long-term partnerships based on transparency, reliability, and follow-through.📈 Continuously Improve We never settle. We are committed to growing our knowledge, refining our processes, and elevating the customer experience. At SouthernCarlson, we’re a national company with a local, family feel—focused on building lasting relationships and delivering real results.
Job Description:
We’re hiring an Outside Sales Representative who thrives in the field, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and is motivated to drive growth. If you’re solution-oriented and passionate about helping contractors and manufacturers succeed, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:- Build and manage a sales pipeline to meet or exceed sales targets
- Develop new business through cold calling, networking, and community outreach
- Manage and grow customer accounts while proactively resolving issues
- Coordinate deliveries and ensure exceptional customer follow-through
- Present tailored, solution-driven proposals aligned with customer needs
- Stay informed on product offerings, market trends, and industry developments
- Spend significant time in the field strengthening customer relationships
What We’re Looking For:- 1+ years of sales or business development experience (construction or industrial supply preferred)
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Mechanically inclined with knowledge of tools, fasteners, or jobsite supplies
- Established industry network or strong ability to build one
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bilingual English/Spanish a plus)
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and solution-driven
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred, not required)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
🕒 Consistent Schedule – Monday–Friday🤝 Positive Culture – Collaborative, family-oriented team environment📈 Career Growth – Advancement opportunities within a growing national brand💼 Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary + uncapped commission
- Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time OffOur Values – OUR PROMISE MEANS MORE™Respect – We treat everyone with fairness and kindness
- Integrity – We do what’s right, always
- Teamwork – We win together
- Family Feel – A nationwide company with a local touch
- Ready to build your future with SouthernCarlson? Apply today!
- All offers are contingent upon a successful background check.
SouthernCarlson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status
