Sales Development Representative – Outside Sales, Industrial & Medical Markets

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Outside sales representative growing Kappler’s protective clothing business across Mid-South industrial and medical markets. Generating leads, closing deals, and supporting regional customer adoption.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, contact, and qualify potential customers to generate new business opportunities
  • Conduct outbound cold calling
  • Generate and manage leads through the sales pipeline
  • Set appointments and conduct timely follow-up
  • Track progress toward sales goals
  • Use HubSpot CRM to manage leads, log activities, maintain records, and generate customer insights
  • Provide regular reports on sales activities and results to management
  • Present, promote, and sell products and solutions to prospective customers
  • Deliver virtual or in-person sales presentations
  • Establish relationships with end-users and distribution partners
  • Attend networking events, industry meetings, trade shows, and association exhibitions
  • Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and industry developments
  • Assess competitor strengths and weaknesses
  • Identify regional product needs, specification opportunities, and emerging requirements
  • Determine product options needed to achieve territory goals
  • Assist with territory sales forecasting
  • Contribute to regional budget preparation
  • Support strategies to maximize account coverage and regional sales effectiveness
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications and Regional Account Managers
  • Continuously improve through coaching, feedback, and professional development
  • Follow safety protocols, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree and/or minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar or related field
  • Previous experience in business-to-business cold calling, outbound sales, and lead generation strongly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of regional products and geography strongly preferred, or ability to learn with training
  • Fearless attitude and ability to overcome objections
  • Metric motivated and driven to achieve goals
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Conveniently located near an airport
  • Intermediate computer skills, including ERP software
  • Experience using CRM
  • Basic math skills, including advanced understanding of units of measure, fractions, and decimals
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods
  • Ability to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone keyboards
  • Ability to see and adjust; close vision and distance vision
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
  • Travel within the U.S. required, up to 50%

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive training on products, services, sales techniques, and market intel
  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly growth incentives
  • Full benefits package including health, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Supportive coaching and resources
  • Professional development
  • Family-owned company that values its employees and customers
  • Fun, team-oriented environment where respect, collaboration, and growth matter