Outside Sales Representative

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part worksPortland (ME)

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Senior

SALARY

$65,000 per year

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About the role

Job Description: Outside Sales Representative — Portland, OR$65,000 Base + Uncapped Commission | Full-TimeThe Part Works is a regional plumbing parts distributor investing heavily in growing our Portland office. We're hiring an Outside Sales Representative to build and own a Portland-area territory, working directly with facilities and maintenance buyers at some of the largest hospitals and universities in the region. You'll report to our Sales Manager, get hands-on product training from day one, a $65,000 base salary plus uncapped commission and a real say in how we expand across Oregon. We're willing to train the right person. Sales experience is a plus, but the traits below matter more than a perfect resume.

About Us: The Part Works is a woman-owned, multi-generational family business and a leading plumbing parts distributor in the Pacific Northwest. We identify plumbing problems and source the solutions our customers need and we've built our reputation on three things: deep product knowledge, close relationships with key buyers, and fast, reliable fulfillment. That reputation is why we now service some of the largest universities and hospitals in our territories. Headquartered in Seattle, our biggest growth priority right now is our Portland office — which is exactly why this role exists.

What You'll Do:

Reports to: Sales Manager
Prospect, develop, and grow a dedicated Portland-area territory, with a focus on new B2B accounts
Build direct relationships with facilities, maintenance, and procurement buyers at institutions like universities and hospitals
Learn the plumbing parts business from experienced teammates, vendor partners, and hands-on, on-the-job training
Manage your pipeline and account activity in our CRM, keeping customers informed and supported through the full order cycle
Partner with the Portland and Regional teams on strategy

What We're Looking For:

Relational — you enjoy connecting with people and building real trust
Curious — you ask thoughtful questions and dig in to understand a customer's problem
Organized — you manage a territory, pipeline, and follow-through with care
Communicative — you're clear and proactive, with customers and teammates alike
Growth-minded — you're eager to learn the industry now, and grow with us as we expand into new markets

Preferred Qualifications:

We're open to training the right candidate — if you're strong on the traits above but light on sales experience, apply anyway.3+ years of outside B2B sales experience
A track record of prospecting, developing, and growing new customer accounts
Experience managing an assigned sales territory and consistently hitting or exceeding sales goals
Strong mechanical aptitude — comfortable learning technical products and explaining their value to customers
Experience with CRM software to manage pipeline and customer relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience as a plumber or in facilities maintenance is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $65,000/year

Commission: Uncapped, paid on top of base — almost all of our reps earn $125,000+ per year in total compensation Mileage reimbursed monthly 401(k) with company match up to 4%Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid vacation, sick time, and 9 paid holidays Employee discount Schedule & Logistics Monday–Friday, day shift (8-hour shifts)

Location: Portland, OR — must reliably commute or be planning to relocate before starting

Valid driver's license required Field-based role: you'll be out in the Portland territory meeting customers, with follow-up, quoting, and admin work done from your home office

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