Outside Sales Representative (Houston)

Summary

Creative Safety Supply is a safety-industry company providing OSHA-compliant labeling and workplace safety solutions. The Outside Sales Representative will manage the Houston territory, develop new business, meet customers in person, provide tailored product solutions, maintain CRM data, and grow long-term accounts through relationship-based selling.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a territory sales strategy to meet or exceed revenue goals
• Identify and pursue new business through cold calling, prospecting, networking, referrals, and in-person visits
• Meet with customers on-site to assess needs, demonstrate product capabilities, and provide tailored solutions
• Build strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers and key accounts
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and quotes
• Track activity and opportunities in the CRM to maintain clean, actionable data
• Stay informed on market & industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities
• Represent Creative Safety Supply at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings
• Collaborate cross-functionally across departments such as, but not limited to, Marketing, Customer Support, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Follow up post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction, provide additional information on company offerings, and uncover repeat and expansion opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and territory updates
• Engage in ongoing learning and development, including travel to Company HQs for product or process specific training
• Willingness to travel regularly within your territory, including occasional overnight trips
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• 3 – 5+ years of outside sales experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, safety, or similar industries
• Proven ability to build relationships through in-person engagement
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on growth
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
• Experience managing large product offerings
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERM and CRM systems
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Trade show or Company event representation experience
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbally in English
• NetSuite and HubSpot experience highly preferred
• Spanish or French a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3 – 5+ years of outside sales experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, safety, or similar industries
• Proven ability to build relationships through in-person engagement
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on growth
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
• Experience managing large product offerings
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERM and CRM systems
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Trade show or Company event representation experience
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbally in English

Nice to Haves

• NetSuite and HubSpot experience highly preferred
• Spanish or French a plus

Benefits

• Uncapped commissions
• Performance-based bonus
• Generous PTO program
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Approximately 50% of time spent working remotely from a home office
• Opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact on a multi-site ecommerce business