Outside Sales Representative

84 Lumber Company

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in outside sales or relevant field
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and creating material estimates
  • Experience in sourcing and managing special orders
  • Skilled in analysis and problem-solving in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a network to identify new sales leads
  • Communicate with customers to understand their needs and suggest suitable products
  • Demonstrate product functionality tailored to customer needs
  • Ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve post-sale issues
  • Maintain communication with existing customers about new products and enhancements
  • Keep detailed records of all sales activities and customer interactions
  • Provide periodic forecasts of sales within the territory

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company
  • 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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