Outside Sales Representative - Baltimore/ DC/ Delaware Markets
R.S. Hughes Co, Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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 incumbent competition, 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 BOM applications
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
Demonstrate strong application‑based problem solving skills
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 required)
Proven track record of revenue growth
Experience selling into production, operations, or engineering environments (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
Education & Experience
High School (required)
3‑7 years B2B outside sales experience (industrial, manufacturing, or technical sales required)
Experience selling into production, operations, or engineering environments (plus)
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.
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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 incumbent competition, 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 BOM applications
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
Demonstrate strong application‑based problem solving skills
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 required)
Proven track record of revenue growth
Experience selling into production, operations, or engineering environments (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
Education & Experience
High School (required)
3‑7 years B2B outside sales experience (industrial, manufacturing, or technical sales required)
Experience selling into production, operations, or engineering environments (plus)
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.
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