Outside Sales Representative - Tacoma, Auburn, Olympia, Centralia WA Market

R.S. Hughes Co., Inc.

Woodmont Beach, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Adhesives, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Administration, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Consultative Sales, Cost Control, Customer Conversion, Door-to-Door Sales, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Field Sales, Financial Analysis, Follow Through, Hunting, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Problem Solving Skills, Process Costing, Product Development, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Risk Management, Sales, Sales Cycle, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Software Development, Solution Sales, Strategic Accounts, Supply Chain Optimization, Technical Sales, Value Selling, Warehousing

LOCATION

Woodmont Beach, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description
Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are.

Founded in 1954, R.S. Hughes Co., Inc. is a dynamic, North American distributor of industrial supplies. With over 50 warehouse sites in the United States and Mexico, we maintain an extensive inventory of adhesives, abrasives, electrical, static control, tapes, labeling and safety products. We are proud to represent products from leading manufacturing companies including 3M, Henkel Loctite, Momentive, Brady, Kimberly Clark, Ansell Edmont, and many others. We specialize in sales and service solutions to manufacturing companies in both OEM and MRO applications.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits. If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

Position Description

R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is seeking a high-performing Outside Sales Representative to drive profitable growth through consultative, value based solution selling into manufacturing and industrial environments. This role is explicitly focused on winning and expanding Direct Bill of Materials (BOM) business through technical anchor products such as adhesives, tapes, sealants, labels, abrasives, and related industrial solutions.

This is not a route sales or account maintenance role. Growth, displacement of incumbents, and measurable territory expansion are core expectations.
What You'll Do

Drive net-new business and predictable revenue growth through core product wallet share expansion in existing accounts, new logos, and converting transactional customers into formalized partnerships within manufacturing environments
Displace incumbent suppliers by articulating technical differentiation, total cost savings, and measurable ROI.
Sell financial value - including soft cost savings, process efficiencies, and risk mitigation - not just product specifications.
Lead with strategic programs such as VMI, vending, supply chain optimization, and inventory rationalization.
Collaborate with key manufacturing partners to bring application expertise and joint value propositions to customers.
Maintain strong opportunity discipline and pipeline management to ensure consistent, predictable performance.
Grow your territory year-over-year in both revenue and strategic account depth.
Sell core / anchor products including adhesives, tapes, sealants, labels, abrasives, and related industrial supplies
Identify and penetrate Direct Bill of Materials (BOM) applications
Displace incumbent suppliers through technical insight, value creation, and consultative selling
Lead with, and successfully sell solutions and programs such as VMI, vending, and supply chain optimization
We prioritize programs, solutions, and value-creation over individual products
Consistently grow revenue year-over-year through disciplined prospecting and account expansion
Build long-term customer partnerships that increase in size, complexity, and value over time
Strong at applications based problem solving.

What Success Looks Like

Consistent year-over-year revenue growth
Increasing share of wallet within core manufacturing accounts
Increased penetration of Direct BOM applications
Strong Vendor Collaboration
Successful adoption of VMI, vending, and other programmatic solutions
A book of business that is measurably larger and more strategic each year
Documented cost savings and value delivered to customers

Who Thrives in This Role

Sales professionals who enjoy hunting, learning, and winning new business
Individuals with technical curiosity or a strong desire to develop product and application expertise
Sellers who take ownership of their territory and results
Professionals who believe selling is about solving problems, not pushing products

This Role Is Not For

Order takers or route-based sales reps
Candidates focused solely on maintaining an inherited book of business
Reps resistant to accountability, structure, or growth expectations
Individuals who prefer transactional selling over consultative engagement

Qualifications

3-7+ years of B2B outside sales experience (industrial, manufacturing, or technical sales preferred)
Proven track record of revenue growth
Experience selling into production, operations, or engineering environments is a plus
Comfort with longer sales cycles and consultative selling approaches
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Compensation

Our merit-based salary/bonus program offers exceptional growth opportunities. We provide a comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, wellness benefit, short term disability plan, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Target 1st year compensation (Base plus bonus/ commission) $90-$95K, + vehicle and phone allowances

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Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Sales (preferred)
Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred)

Experience
3 - 7 years: Product Related B2B Sales (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.

About the Company

R.S. Hughes Co., Inc.

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