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, ideally in the building or construction industry.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing client relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for effective communication and relationship management.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities for navigating complex sales scenarios.
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, at times stressful environments.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and creating material estimates for accurate sales.
  • Experience sourcing special orders to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a network to identify new sales leads.
  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and suggest relevant products and services.
  • Demonstrate product functions to customers, tailoring presentations to their specific needs.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and resolving post-sale issues.
  • Keep existing and previous clients informed about new products and enhancements that could benefit them.
  • Document all sales activities meticulously, including calls and lost business.
  • Provide regular forecasts of sales for assigned territory.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
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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