Build your sales career with a team that sets the standard.
WORK WITH CHESAPEAKE
This is not a “take a phone and figure it out” sales environment.
At Chesapeake, you step into a business with premium products, real inventory, established customer relationships, a clear sales framework, and a great team committed to helping you succeed.
Whether you are actively looking or simply curious about what could come next, we would be happy to start a conversation.
Why Chesapeake?
A sales role with substance behind it.
Good salespeople want more than a commission plan. They want to know how they can be successful: what they are selling, who they are selling to, what support exists, and whether the company can actually deliver on its promises.
At Chesapeake, you are backed by a premium specialty wood products distributor with hard-to-find inventory, dedicated customer relationships, owned trucks, a real warehouse operation, and a reputation for solving problems other suppliers cannot.
Our customers rely on us because the work matters. The right material, at the right quality, on the right day, can make the difference between a project staying on track or falling behind.
That gives our sales team something real to stand behind.
What Selling Here Looks Like
Relationship-led. Service-driven. Built to last.
You won’t be left to figure it out alone.
Chesapeake is investing in a more consistent, visible, and scalable sales system.
That means new team members get clearer expectations, better tools, and a defined path to productivity.
You will not be expected to succeed through instinct alone. You will have structure, support, and practical guidance from people who know the business.
You’ll have access to:
- A practical sales playbook.
- Buyer personas and customer insight.
- Qualification tools and discovery prompts.
- Support on price, delivery, product, and service conversations.
- Regular coaching and one-to-ones.
- Clear expectations for activity, pipeline, and follow-up.
- A 30/60/90 onboarding path.
- A team rhythm that means you know what good looks like.
Who Thrives Here
Who we’re looking for.
Chesapeake Culture
A team built on ROOTS.
Our values are called ROOTS: Results, Ownership, Open-Mindedness, Trust, and Service.
They are not there to decorate a wall. They shape how we make decisions, handle mistakes, support customers, and work as a team.
For our sales team, that means:
- Results = We Do The Work
- Ownership = We Are Commited To Excellence
- Openmindedness = We Create Solutions
- Trust = We Do What We Say We Are Going To Do
- Service = We Go Above And Beyond
If that sounds like the kind of environment where you would do your best work, we should talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need plywood or wood products experience?
No. Industry experience helps, but it is not the only path. We can teach product knowledge. We are looking for people with commercial curiosity, discipline, follow-through, and the ability to build trust with customers.
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What kind of sales support exists?
You’ll work within a developing sales framework that includes a playbook, buyer personas, qualification tools, coaching, and clear expectations. You will also have support from people who understand the products, customers, and practical realities of the business.
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Is this only for active job seekers?
No. If you are curious about Chesapeake but not ready to make a move, you can book a confidential introductory conversation. There is no pressure to apply immediately.
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What happens after I book a call?
You’ll have a short conversation to learn more about Chesapeake, ask any questions you have, and get a clearer sense of whether there could be a fit. Depending on your questions, you can speak with someone from HR about the culture and what working here looks like, or with the Sales Manager about the role itself. You are very welcome to do both — or if you’re already set, go right ahead and apply.
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What happens if I apply now?
You’ll be taken into our formal application process through Workable. This helps us keep candidate information organised and move people through the right steps.
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What sales roles are available?
We are always interested in strong people across customer service, inside sales, territory support, and field sales. Even when a role is not immediately open, we want to stay connected with people who could be a strong future fit.
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Will my conversation be confidential?
Yes. We understand that many good people are currently employed. An introductory conversation is treated with care and discretion.