Outside Sales Representative

<p>Malouf Home is growing, and we're looking for sales professionals who want to own their territory and get paid for what they build.</p><p>This is a 1099, commission-based role designed for people who don't need hand-holding — just a great product, a real opportunity, and the autonomy to run with it.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Prospecting and meeting with retail buyers, specialty stores, and wholesale accounts across your territory</li><li>Growing and nurturing an existing customer base</li><li>Identifying new opportunities and connecting the right partners with Malouf's product lines</li><li>Managing your territory independently — you set the pace</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>A relationship-builder who also knows how to hunt for new business</li><li>Strong communicator and self-starter — coachable, goal-oriented, and motivated by results</li><li>Prior outside sales or B2B experience preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Why Malouf Home</strong></p><p>Malouf is an established brand with a deep, diverse product catalog — which means you walk into accounts with real firepower. We've built the brand. You build the territory.</p><p><strong>Open territories</strong></p><p>New York/New Jersey · Ohio · Nevada · Mississippi · Houston, TX · Dallas, TX · Lubbock/NW Texas · Padre Island, TX · Hawaii</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> 1099 Independent Contractor | Commission-Based</p><p><em>Interested? Submit your resume to be considered.</em></p><p>We are an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.</p>

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