Outside Sales Representative

Carter Lumber

$80K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in sales, particularly within the building materials sector.
  • Knowledge of home building fundamentals.
  • Ability to create accurate material estimates and special orders.
  • Capacity to establish new accounts regularly (monthly/quarterly).
  • Skills in reading blueprints and preparing material take-off lists.
  • Strong organizational and planning abilities to manage multiple tasks independently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various departments to facilitate smooth sales processes.
  • Identify and finalize sales with local contractors, builders, and remodelers.
  • Manage post-sale job execution and maintain ongoing client relationships.
  • Gather and update customer data on product usage and trends regularly.
  • Conduct site visits as necessary to ensure project satisfaction and resolve issues.
  • Ensure timely scheduling and project management throughout the sales process.
  • Utilize proven strategies to achieve sales goals through effective communication.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision plans for single and family coverage available after 30 days.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for additional coverage.
  • Company-match 401(k) to support retirement savings.
  • Generous vacation time and recognized paid holidays.
  • Vendor incentives to encourage strong performance.
  • Clear paths for career advancement; we prioritize promoting from within.
  • Encouragement for military personnel to apply.
Full Job Description
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
  • Experience in 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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