Outside Sales Representative, Industrial and Municipal

Job overview

The Outside Sales Representative role is based in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan, within a 100-mile radius, with significant in-office time and travel of up to 80%. Annual base salary is $60,000–$70,000, plus commission. The role develops business for specialized pipeline services across industrial, commercial, and municipal markets.

What you'll do

• Identify and pursue municipal and industrial opportunities through calls, email, visits, and networking
• build client and referral pipelines
• develop relationships with municipal officers, contractors, engineering firms, and other stakeholders
• execute territory sales strategies
• maintain outreach and opportunity records
• distribute marketing materials
• coordinate client onboarding and handoff to project execution
• and report activity metrics and market insights.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grand rapids mi

outside sales representative

business development

industrial

municipal

pipeline services

cctv inspections

cipp/uv liners

travel up to 80%

$60,000–$70,000/year plus commission

cogent talent solutions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• base salary plus commission.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree or higher, 2+ years of business development, outside sales, or marketing experience, relevant pipeline-services knowledge, a valid driver’s license, and ability to travel up to 80%.

About the employer

Cogent Talent Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.