Outside Sales Representative

Mead Lumber

$150K — $180K *
Butte, MT 59701In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience, preferably in construction materials
  • Basic understanding of building codes and construction practices
  • Strong computer skills
  • Proven ability to read and interpret construction documents
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets

Responsibilities

  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of company products and procedures
  • Build and maintain customer relationships through direct communication
  • Craft and present detailed sales proposals and quotes
  • Boost sales within assigned markets
  • Provide exceptional customer service during interactions
  • Conduct job-site visits to monitor project status
  • Drive project profitability by ensuring accurate pricing and margin management

Benefits

  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 100% employer-covered Group Term Life & AD&D insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Scholarship and Tuition Assistance programs
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Outside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for promoting and selling construction materials and services to existing and prospective contractor customers. We are looking for a dependable candidate with good communication skills and a drive to excel.

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Learn company products, procedures, culture and customer service philosophy.
  • Learn proper procedures for orders, special orders, purchase orders, credit memo's and receiving.
  • Develops relationships with existing and potential customers through personal and phone contact, ensuring completion of plan take-offs, bids and quotes, answering questions and solving problems.
  • Prepares and presents accurate sales proposals and quotes to prospective or current customers.
  • Maximizes the number of sales for existing market areas.
  • Provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times.
  • Research and provide accurate information to customers regarding proper materials and prices as well as technical information regarding application and specifications.
  • Performs job-site visits to ensure delivery and timely completion.
  • Ensures all projects generate appropriate profit margins to justify sale.
  • Coordinates all deliveries and credit pick-ups with yard dispatcher.
  • Attends activities and functions as a representative of company.
  • Develops process to track progress of customer's projects and monitors progress.


Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

  • Computer literacy.
  • Some knowledge of construction industry and local building codes preferred.
  • Previous sales experience preferred
  • Ability to read plans and truss layouts.
  • Current driver's license, current automobile insurance and good driving record
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.


Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
  • Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program

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