Sales Representative

Insulation Distributors

$72K — $101K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience, preferably in building materials
  • Proven record of developing new business
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent planning and time management abilities
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working in small teams
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Develop prospective customer relationships to drive sales growth
  • Conduct in-person sales calls at residential and commercial sites
  • Promote all products in the IDI catalog to potential customers
  • Keep customers informed about current pricing and market conditions
  • Follow up promptly on all sales leads
  • Complete all necessary paperwork accurately
  • Submit weekly activity and expense reports
  • Attend company events and perform additional tasks to support IDI

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous paid time off for vacations and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs for personal support
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Compensation: $72,765 - $101,871 + commission

The Sales Representative is tasked with establishing IDI's presence in the market by identifying, closing, and retaining customers. This role involves consistently prospecting for new customers and building long-term relationships to ensure sustained growth and success.

Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Customer Development and Relationship Building:
    • Develop prospective customers and build strong relationships.
    • Make in-person sales calls on residential and commercial customers via office and jobsite visits.
    • Promote all items within the IDI catalog to all potential customers.
    • Ensure all customers have current pricing and are aware of changing market conditions.
    • Timely follow up on all sales leads.
  • Administration and Reporting:
    • Ensure all paperwork, including credit applications, is filled out thoroughly.
    • Submit accurate activity and expense reports weekly; engage and entertain customers weekly.
  • Safety and Training:
    • Participate in regular safety meetings and promote IDI's core values.
    • Promote and support all IDI training events; use these resources to grow existing customers.
  • Company Engagement:
    • Attend all company functions as required.
    • Perform other duties as beneficial to IDI.

Leadership Competencies:
  • Leads Self
    • Communicates Effectively & Candidly
    • Drives for Results
    • Demonstrates Accountability
    • Takes Initiative
    • Collaborates

Qualifications/Skills:
  • Sales and Business Development:
    • Proven results in the sale of building materials.
    • Ability to develop new business.
    • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Organizational and Time Management:
    • Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Technical Proficiency:
    • Able to use Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration:
    • Ability to build and work within a small team.
  • Travel and Flexibility:
    • Ability to travel an average of 60% of the time.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor degree or similar experience preferred
  • 3+ years in sales - insulation or building material sales experience preferred

One of the core values at IDI is Family, and it shows in our benefits! From health coverage (medical, dental, vision) to a 401(k) with a company match, we take care of our team members. Enjoy paid time off for vacation and holidays, plus perks like life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program to support you when you need it most. We know that benefits are an important part of your compensation package, so we'll share full details on eligibility and benefits during the hiring process.

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