Build confidence. Learn sales. Rise fast.
Elite Distributing Inc. (EDI) is a Vancouver-based team helping customers find high-quality home maintenance products through hands-on demonstrations and personalized service. We have served the Vancouver community since 1985, backed by a nationwide legacy dating to 1914.
Our culture is energetic, goal-oriented, and built around momentum. We develop talent from within through paid training, ongoing coaching, and frequent opportunities to take on greater responsibility.
We are hiring an Entry-Level Sales Representative to guide customers through the complete sales experience, from the first conversation and needs discovery through product demonstrations, recommendations, orders, and follow-up.
No previous sales experience is required. New team members receive practical training and ongoing support designed to build product knowledge, communication skills, and confidence from day one.
What you’ll do
- Connect with prospective customers through professional face-to-face conversations
- Ask thoughtful questions to understand customer needs and priorities
- Learn the product line and conduct clear, engaging demonstrations
- Recommend appropriate products based on each customer’s needs
- Explain product features, benefits, and available options accurately
- Answer questions and address customer concerns professionally
- Guide customers through the ordering process
- Maintain organized records of customer conversations and follow-up activity
- Track individual results and work toward team performance goals
- Participate in ongoing sales, communication, and leadership training
- Represent EDI with professionalism, energy, and integrity
What we’re looking for
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence starting conversations with new people
- Active listening and an interest in helping customers
- A positive, dependable, and professional approach
- A goal-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative
- Coachability and openness to feedback
- Resilience when navigating challenges or rejection
- Ability to stay organized and follow through consistently
- Interest in sales, leadership, and professional development
- Availability to work full-time in Vancouver, Washington
- Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience is helpful but not required
What you’ll gain
- Paid training with no previous sales experience required
- Hands-on experience across the complete sales process
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
- Performance and advancement evaluations every 30 days
- Opportunities to grow into training and team leadership
- Transferable skills in communication, negotiation, organization, and relationship building
- Performance incentives and recognition for strong results
- A supportive, high-energy team environment focused on growth and achievement
Schedule and location
- Full-time, Monday through Friday
- In-person position based in Vancouver, Washington
- Face-to-face customer interaction and community-based activity
- Immediate start available
Put your drive to work
Ready to move from potential to performance? Apply today to join EDI in Vancouver.
