Outside Sales Rep

84 Lumber Company

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

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills essential for relationship building.
  • Proven sales and negotiation abilities to close deals effectively.
  • Organizational skills with a keen attention to detail for accurate reporting.
  • Analytical mindset to identify and solve customer challenges.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Experience reading blueprints for accurate project scope understanding.
  • Skills in creating material estimates and sourcing unique special orders.

Responsibilities

  • Build and grow a network to generate new sales leads.
  • Communicate with clients to assess their needs and recommend solutions.
  • Demonstrate product utility to align with customer requirements.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution.
  • Maintain contact with past clients to update them on new offerings.
  • Document sales activities, including challenges and opportunities.
  • Provide regular sales forecasts for territory.

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture that encourages career development.
  • Access to ongoing training and skill enhancement opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work independently in the field.
  • Potential for growth within a reputable company in the construction industry.
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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