Outside Sales Associate - Turtle & Hughes Inc.

Location: Buffalo, NY
Type: Full Time
Pay: $120,000-150,000

Turtle is actively searching for an experienced Outside Sales Associate to join our team in Buffalo, NY.

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

The Outside Sales Associate will exhibit a positive, friendly and helpful attitude with customers, have the ability to manage and grow existing accounts, and pursue new business accounts.

What You'll Do

• Selling, marketing, promoting, and demonstrating products
• Increasing business by generating sales to new customers and by selling additional products to existing customers
• Pursuing product applications by utilizing personal knowledge, internal specialist/resources, vendor representatives and other available sources.
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Learning and evaluating customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences.
• Processing product quotations in conjunction with inside sales counterparts and provide continuous follow up throughout the completion of the customer’s purchasing cycle.
• This position will require travel within an assigned territory. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a current driver’s license and good driving record.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Industrial and/or Commercial experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ship to shore crane knowledge
• Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive decisions with influence.
• Lighting and Gear product and application knowledge essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with at least one sales area:
  • Industrial
  • OEM
  • Automation
  • Lighting
  • Power Distribution
  • Commodities
  • Energy

We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:

• 401 (k) plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee Negotiated Discounts.

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our social medias! LinkedIn: @Turtle Instagram: @TurtleandHughes Facebook: @Turtle and Hughes Twitter: @turtleandhughes

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.