Outside Sales Representative

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 prowess to drive business success.
  • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail for effective management of sales processes.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills to address customer needs and product fit.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, occasionally stressful environment.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical prints for accurate project execution.
  • Experience in creating detailed material estimates and sourcing special orders.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
  • Communicate with customers to assess their product or service needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
  • Demonstrate product functions to clients based on identified needs.
  • Ensure ongoing customer satisfaction through effective communication and relationship management.
  • Keep existing and previous customers informed about new products and service enhancements.
  • Maintain detailed reports on sales activities, including calls and orders.
  • Provide periodic forecasts for territory sales.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off for vacation and holidays.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
  • Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
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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