Outside Sales Representative - Building Materials

Carter Lumber

$60K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in building materials outside sales
  • Knowledge of home building basics
  • Ability to create material estimates/quotes and special orders
  • Proven track record of opening new accounts monthly or quarterly
  • Familiarity with reading blueprints and providing material take off lists
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various departments including dispatch and management
  • Identify and close sales of building materials with contractors and builders
  • Manage ongoing relationships and projects after the sale
  • Collect and maintain customer product use and trend information
  • Conduct site visits and ensure project timelines are met
  • Proactively address and resolve issues that arise during projects

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance options after 30 days
  • Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Optional supplemental life insurance available
  • Company-matched 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Incentives from vendors
  • Opportunities for internal promotions and career growth
  • Encouragement for military personnel to apply
Full Job Description
Sales Reps work with all departments from the Yard and dispatch office to middle management to market Vice Presidents. You will be responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with local contractors, builders, and remodelers. Yes, you will "sell projects," but once a job is sold, you need to manage that job and that relationship. You'll collect and keep up to date information on your customers' product use and trends, visit job sites as needed, maintain schedules, and put out fires. Proven sales strategies, commitment follow-through, and heavy communication are all necessary for success.

Salary + commission. The sky's the limit! Our commission is structured so that there is no limit to your compensation.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in building materials outside sales
  • Knowledge of home building basics
  • Create material estimates/quotes and special orders
  • Open new accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis
  • Learn to read blueprints and provide material take off lists
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite
  • Attend HBA/builder/company functions as required

Benefits (full-time employees)
  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Optional supplemental life insurance
  • Company-match 401(k)
  • Vacation time and paid holidays
  • Vendor incentives
  • Room for growth; we promote from within!
  • Military encouraged to apply!

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