Outside Sales Representative

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products target an extensive customer base that includes kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. With over 144,000 product offerings, 112 locations in North America, and a state‑of‑the‑art field force that serves over 110,000 customers, Richelieu stands at the forefront of a dynamic and ever‑changing industry.

Five core values guide everything we do:
Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

Our mission is to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to take responsibility for growing our business.

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the overall relationship and management of day‑to‑day sales activities toward cabinet and furniture manufacturers, and residential and commercial woodworkers in the territory. The role involves structured consultative sales discussions, both in person and virtually, ultimately serving as a business advisor to customers.

• Experience in sales, optimally outside sales within the building materials or construction industries
• Eager to learn, with a passion for providing solutions to customers and a drive to achieve successful sales growth
• Knowledge or experience within building materials, bathroom or kitchen cabinetry, closets, millwork, etc. is preferred
• Highly motivated, able to self‑direct and manage your own time and responsibilities, and plan and organize
• Able to learn and proficiently use our CRM program to track daily activity, plan and optimize sales calls, and follow up with customers’ requests or needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, and Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks
• As this position requires regular automobile travel, you must have your own independent, reliable transportation. You will be in the field, making in‑person visits to customers three to four days per week
• May require occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 50 lbs.

• Estimated total annual earnings (base pay + commission + bonus) for the first 1–2 years: $75,000 – $105,000 (no cap on commissions; earnings likely increase over time)
• Monthly car allowance plus fuel and business expense reimbursement
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, life insurance, etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company matching
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company cell phone
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days