Sales Lead Jobs in Ohio
Sales Lead jobs in Ohio concentrate in retail, consumer electronics, home improvement, and specialty apparel, with consistent demand from entry-level floor supervisors through multi-unit team leads across the state's largest markets. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the heaviest hiring metros, anchored by established retailers such as Macy's, Bath and Body Works, and L Brands, all of which maintain significant Ohio operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are soft-lines leadership, consumer goods sales oversight, and big-box floor management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, Talley and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.
Job Description
Summary:
The Inside Sales Lead is responsible for the proactive inside telephone or email sales and marketing efforts with the objective of increased profitable sales. Main duties include establishing and maintaining customer relationships, processing quotes and orders for customers, pursuing product and application knowledge, and prospecting for additional organic growth from existing customer base. Responsible for training and mentoring Inside Sales Representatives.
What You'll Do:
- Work Hours: 8am - 5pm
- Process telephone orders by quoting product prices, delivery specifications, and payment terms and by offering substitute products where appropriate
- Assist outside sales personnel by processing priority transactions
- Help train and mentor Inside Sales Representatives
- Utilize company digital tools to sell, market, promote, demonstrate products, answer technical questions, and increase business through product sales to new customers and through additional sales to existing customers
- Prospect for new accounts within a specified geographical territory
- Manage a defined customer base and establish and maintain customer relationships. May be responsible for managing a larger number of customers more complex customers
- Learn and evaluate customer operations to aid in identifying customer objectives, requirements, and preferences. Close orders and resolves customer issues promptly using root-cause analysis
- Process product quotations/proposals and provide continuous follow up throughout the completion of the customer's purchasing cycle
- Gather and report to management information regarding the company, competitors, pricing, products, and current and future market trends
- Participate in product meetings, product and process seminars and product training to enhance and maintain personal and product knowledge
- Pursue product applications utilizing personal knowledge, internal specialists or other internal resources, vendor representatives and other available sources
- May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales, preparing and filling orders and/or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material, and maintaining branch equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
- 4+ years of customer service, sales, or electrical distribution experience
- High School or GED - Required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to handle complex issues and problems
- Comprehensive product and application knowledge essential
- Ability to exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs
- Customer oriented and motivated with excellent communication, presentation, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to drive decisions with influence
- Highly self-motivated
- Familiar with Microsoft Office as well as relevant ERP systems and Customer Relation Management Tools (CRM)
- Ability to work overtime as needed
Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Occasionally – up to 20%
Weight and Force Demands:
- Up to 10 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Up to 25 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
Working Environment:
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
- Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.
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Sales Lead Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
- Dollar General68

- Lane Bryant9

- Famous Footwear7

- Thomas & Galbraith5

- Soma4

What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales lead jobs across Ohio.
- Demonstrated retail floor leadership experience in an Ohio store environment
- Ability to open and close store and handle daily cash reconciliation
- Strong product knowledge in the team's primary merchandise category
- Experience coaching and scheduling a team of four or more associates
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
- High school diploma or equivalent, with a two-year degree preferred by larger chains
Sales Lead Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales lead in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers promote from within, so the clearest path is starting as a sales associate and building a record of strong performance before moving into a lead role. Ohio does not require a state-issued license to work as a sales lead in retail. Larger chains in Columbus and Cincinnati typically look for candidates who have already handled register closings, shift coverage, or new-hire training, making those responsibilities worth seeking out early in your retail career.
Which companies hire sales leads in Ohio?
Employers hiring sales leads in Ohio right now include Dollar General, Lane Bryant, and Famous Footwear, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of retail headquarters and distribution operations, particularly around Columbus, makes it one of the more active states for ongoing sales lead recruitment throughout the year.
Which Ohio cities have the most sales lead jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Sunbury account for the largest share of sales lead openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the most volume as home to national retail headquarters including L Brands and major mall corridors, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate consistent demand through their large suburban shopping districts and anchor department stores that staff multiple lead positions per location.
Are there remote sales lead jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Sales lead roles are fundamentally floor-based, requiring direct supervision of associates and hands-on customer interaction. About 44% of sales lead openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those are almost exclusively inside sales coordinator or B2B account lead positions rather than traditional retail floor roles.
How can I get hired as a sales lead in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying as a key holder or senior sales associate at a high-volume Ohio retailer, then requesting lead shifts within the first few months. Companies such as Bath and Body Works and Macy's in the Columbus and Cincinnati markets regularly advance associates who volunteer for opening and closing duties. Completing a retail management certificate through Columbus State or Sinclair Community College also signals readiness and gives you a concrete credential to list on your application.
Where can I find and apply to sales lead jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to sales lead jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across the state's major retail markets. Search the listings for roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match. No account creation is required to view and apply.
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