Outside Sales Representative

Mount Vernon Building Center

$40K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years of sales experience in the building materials industry preferred.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
  • Proficient in blueprint reading and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to visit job sites.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new customer relationships through effective presentations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
  • Observe construction sites to assess material needs for clients.
  • Consult with customers to gather requirements for tailored solutions.
  • Prepare estimates and process purchase orders and other related documentation.
  • Ensure great gross margin on sales and assist with customer service issues.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful execution of sales orders.

Benefits

  • Affordable health and dental insurance through a national network.
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
  • Employer paid vision and life insurance.
  • Excellent PTO policy including your birthday off.
  • 401k options available for retirement planning.
  • Commitment to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Discounts on products and other recognition incentives.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Role Statement

Outside based and accountable for transaction growth for assigned accounts and prospecting new customers. Manage the sales process for customers from end-to-end: manage assigned accounts, negotiate all deal phases, and manage the closing process.

Outcomes for Success
  • Identify and develop potential customers and make effective sales presentations.
  • Establish relationships with potential customers and assess their requirements to offer tailored solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring their needs are met and concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Observe work in progress at construction sites to determine material needs.
  • Consult with customers to determine functional and spatial requirements and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs and building time.
  • Prepare estimates and process all quotes, purchase orders, tickets, changes, invoices, etc. while following Quote Management Guidelines.
  • Achieve greatest gross margin dollar potential on all sales.
  • Assist with customer service problems, such as credits, refunds, returns and exchanges.
  • Communicate and coordinate with yard, store, and office personnel to ensure execution of the sales order to provide an exceptional customer experience.
  • Handle special orders and assignments.
  • Assist credit department to ensure all credit requirements have been met.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and internal team members.
  • Maintain current customer base and increase wallet share.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.


Benefits

Benefits are an important part of overall compensation. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of quality benefits to support your health, your family, and your way of life.

Our benefits package for our benefit eligible employees is robust:
  • Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
  • HSA employer contributions.
  • Employer paid vision insurance.
  • Employer paid life insurance.
  • Excellent paid time off, including your birthday!
  • 401k options.
  • Strong commitment to training, professional development and career advancement.
  • Product discounts.
  • Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits!


Requirements

  • Minimum education of High School or equivalent.
  • Extensive knowledge with a minimum of 5 years' selling experience in the building materials industry; preferably with a manufacturer, independent sales representative, or distributor.
  • Must be able to work as a team and communicate effectively.
  • Must have knowledge of blueprint reading.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and Point of Sale Programs.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to visit customer job sites.


Physical Requirements
  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
  • This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bending, or standing on a stool as necessary.
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally
  • Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
  • May require exerting up to 80 pounds of force seldom and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  • Travel is required.


Wages

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.

Salary Description

$40,000 - $150,000 per year

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