Lumber Contractor Sales

About the role

The Lumber Contractor Salesperson at PARR is responsible for executing the sales call process and strategies, focusing on aggressive prospecting of new residential and commercial contractors. This role supports PARR's vision to be the supplier of choice for all building material products in the Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Achieve aggressive sales goals and objectives
• Work unsupervised and handle high levels of responsibility
• Prioritize work and manage time effectively
• Implement PARR's sales strategies and processes
• Support PARR's purchasing principles and protocols
• Aggressively pursue the company's best interests when selling to customers
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing needs
• Concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy office environment
• Willingness to share responsibilities to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years sales experience preferred
• Prior experience in the building materials industry preferred
• Flexibility to different personality types and work habits
• Knowledge of building materials and their uses
• Proven ability to develop relationships that translate into new business
• Knowledge of PARR purchasing principles, practices, and protocols
• Ability to meet or exceed aggressive sales goals
• Tolerance for co-workers and honesty in making mistakes
• Shoes that are puncture resistant, slip resistant, and made of leather or composite material

Skills

• Interpersonal communication skills
• Sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters
• Confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records
• Identify and improve processes to improve workplace and outcomes for customers
• Effective communication with all levels of management and employees
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence
• Manage stress and interact with others effectively

Benefits

• 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, increasing by 1 day each year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• Footwear subsidy after 90 days of employment
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• Profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (minimum $525 for the 2024 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

Pay

$58,522 - $74,483 annually

Schedule

Both local and overnight travel may be required