Outside Sales Representative – Trucking Electronics and Industrial Distribution

Job overview

The Outside Sales Representative role is based in Auburn Hills, MI, with an assigned territory in the Detroit/Downriver area and flexible work-from-home options. Compensation is a six-month base-pay guarantee followed by full commission; no numeric amount is specified. The role supports State Wire and Terminal’s electrical, trucking, automotive, and industrial supply distribution business. The representative develops and manages a territory, visits customers and prospects, and builds long-term relationships with buyers, managers, and shop personnel. By introducing product solutions and providing hands-on service, the role aims to grow sales and support customer accounts across Southeast Michigan.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage a sales territory focused on trucking, industrial, and repair accounts
• visit customers and prospects in person
• build relationships with buyers, managers, and shop personnel
• introduce product solutions from manufacturers
• identify sales opportunities through service and support
• provide face-to-face customer service
• use CRM tools to record notes and schedule routes
• communicate professionally by email
• track customer, sales, and product information in Excel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outside sales representative

state wire and terminal

auburn hills mi

detroit downriver

southeast michigan

trucking electronics

industrial distribution

b2b sales

territory management

commission

customer relationships

flexible work from home

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Six-month base-pay guarantee
• uncapped commission
• monthly gas allowance
• optional health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k)
• sales support
• product training
• hands-on warehouse onboarding.

Why this role

Six-month base-pay guarantee followed by uncapped commission; monthly gas allowance; optional health, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits; assigned territory with established customers; product training and warehouse onboarding. Must live in or near Southeast Michigan and have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

About the employer

State Wire and Terminal, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.