Outside Sales Representative - Lake Charles, LA (Lafayette)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ready to join a dynamic and growing organization with unlimited potential?
UniFirst is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our team!
Work for an international leader in the $18 billion dollar garment services industry. We currently employ 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Ranked for 15+ years in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an Outside Sales Representative, you will use your talents to generate new business, connect with prospects, and close deals while utilizing an award-winning sales process. With a focus on selling new business and exceeding sales goals, you will ultimately pave your way to a six-figure income!
We Want You to Succeed
We know that it’s our committed Team Partners who are the force behind our success as a company. We offer support such as: consistent 1:1 coaching, ongoing sales learning, industry leading technology, and professional development that will bring your career to the next level.
We Offer Unlimited Earning Potential
Our robust compensation package includes:
- Guaranteed Base Salary
- Monthly Commission Earnings
- New Hire Ramp-Up Bonus
- Unlimited Quarterly Bonus Program
- Career Path Bonus Opportunities
- Weekly Car Allowance
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Annual President’s Club trip for top performers
- Full range of benefits including 401K match, profit sharing, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, vacation, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 30% employee discounts, and more.
We Invest in You
- Paid industry-leading sales training
- Exposure to sales and executive leadership
- Protected territories that are assigned exclusively to you
- Ongoing qualified leads
- Defined careers paths that promote growth and advancement
- Cutting edge sales tools, devices, and software
Through our award-winning sales training program, you will learn state-of-the-art techniques to:
- Identify and partner with new and existing clients to grow the book of business
- Effectively close sales in your designated territory
- Contact prospects in the form of cold-calling, emails, and social networks
- Deliver effective sales presentations with business owners and key decision makers
- Utilize our CRM system and other technology to manage and track efforts
Qualifications
What You’ll Need to be a successful Outside Sales Representative:
- Previous sales experience preferred in B2B (although, we provide all the training you will need to be successful!)
- Proven track record of success
- Coachable and highly enthusiastic mindset
- High school diploma required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Individuals who drive their personal vehicles for business purposes will be required to comply with minimum auto insurance requirements per UniFirst's standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Tech savvy, prior experience with CRMs and Microsoft 365 is a plus
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA § 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Outside Sales Representative - Lake Charles, LA (Lafayette) roles across UniFirst's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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