Outside Sales Representative

Jackson, United States | Posted on 08/08/2025

Midsouth Hotel Supply is a one-stop-shop for all your hospitality needs. With 20 years of experience in wholesale and distribution, we offer unbeatable prices on a wide range of products, including towels, linens, janitorial supplies, bedding, furniture, appliances and electronics. Our transparent practices and commitment to customer satisfaction have earned us the trust and respect of the hospitality industry. As a family-owned business, we take pride in our service-oriented approach and provide multilingual customer service in English, Gujarati and Hindi.

Choose Midsouth Hotel Supply for all your hotel and motel supply needs.

We're looking for a highly motivated and independent Outside Sales Representative to be the driving force behind our company's expansion. This is the first dedicated sales position in the field, making you a key player in our growth story. Your primary responsibility will be to proactively find and acquire new customers in your assigned territory. You'll build strong, in-person relationships, serving as a product expert and a trusted partner to business owners and managers.

Proven Sales

Experience:

A track record of success in outside sales, with a focus on new business acquisition. Candidates should be able to demonstrate they have met or exceeded sales targets in previous roles.

B2B Sales Expertise: Experience selling directly to other businesses is essential. This includes a deep understanding of the B2B sales cycle, which often involves longer timelines and multiple decision-makers.

Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal and written communication is a must. This includes active listening to understand customer needs, clear presentation skills, and professional email correspondence.

Self-Motivation and Discipline: An outside sales role requires a high degree of autonomy. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is disciplined in managing their own schedule and workload.

Excellent Time Management: The ability to effectively plan and prioritize daily activities, from prospecting and client meetings to administrative tasks, is crucial for success in a field-based role.

Valid Driver's License: This is a physical requirement of the job. Candidates must have a reliable vehicle for travel within the assigned territory.

Industry Knowledge: Experience in the hospitality, hotel, or distribution industry is a significant advantage.

CRM Proficiency: Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is required for managing leads, tracking customer interactions, and reporting on sales activities.

Resilience: The ability to handle rejection with a positive attitude and persistent follow-up is a key trait of a top-performing salesperson.

Show Us Why You're the One!

We'd love to learn more about you beyond your resume. As thenext step in your application, please record a short video(no more than 5 minutes) telling us a bit about yourself. Inthe video, please share:

What excites youmost about this opportunity.

What skills and experiences make youa great fit for our team.

What your expectations arefor this role and our company.

Competitive Compensation: A base salary plus a commission structure designed to reward new business acquisition and high performance.

Flexibility and Autonomy:

This role offers the autonomy to manage your own schedule, balancing sales activities with personal life.

Mileage Reimbursement: We will reimburse you for all business-related travel expenses, including mileage for your personal vehicle.

Employee Discount: Enjoy a discount on our high-quality supplies for your personal use.

Paid Time Off (PTO): A PTO policy to ensure you have time to recharge and relax.