Outside Sales Rep

84 Lumber Company

$80K — $250K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of outside sales experience, preferably in the building materials or construction industry.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Proven sales negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Analytical mindset for identifying customer needs and problem-solving concerns.
  • Proficient in reading architectural prints and creating accurate material estimates.
  • Experience in sourcing special orders to meet unique customer requests.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a robust network for generating new sales leads.
  • Identify and understand customer needs through effective communication to recommend suitable products and services.
  • Demonstrate product functionality based on customer requirements to drive sales.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through dedicated relationship management and post-sale support.
  • Keep existing customers informed about new products and services to foster ongoing business relationships.
  • Document detailed sales activity reports, including calls made, orders processed, and any customer-related issues encountered.
  • Provide regular forecasts of sales in your assigned territory.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options for employees.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Employee discounts on company products.
Full Job Description
The Outside Sales Representative ("OSR") will customarily and regularly sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele away from 84 Lumber stores and other locations. This position is responsible for continuing positive customer relationships and identifying new potential customers. This position is also responsible for achieving predetermined sales goals at an acceptable margin Responsibilities • Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads. • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs. • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs. • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale. • Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest. • Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems. • Provides periodic territory sales forecasts. Qualifications • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Excellent sales and negotiation skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. • Reading prints. • Creating material estimates. • Sourcing special orders.

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