Jobs · Business Development · Michigan

Outside Sales, Building Materials

Preston Feather Building Centers · Traverse City, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

Preston Feather is a rapidly growing value-added distributor of lumber and specialty building materials for top architects and pro builders. We offer rewarding careers, compensation, and industry-leading training.

Responsibilities

  • Growing sales with current contractor accounts and new customer opportunities
  • Working with builders and their customers (property owners) through all stages of the project life cycle to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives
  • Selling building material products including foundation materials, premium lumber, fasteners, engineered beams/trusses/panels/components, roofing, decking, siding and other products to complete the enclosed building structure
  • Working closely with our specialty products sales teams to sell windows, doors, millwork, cabinetry, stair parts and more to complete the project

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience; residential home or construction industry preferred

Qualifications

  • Consistently demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with architects and builders and be involved in projects at the concept and design stage
  • Establish clear service expectations and consistently meet these expectations – from estimate through quote, product sourcing, order, delivery and return/credit processing
  • Work effectively with estimators, inside sales coordinators, dispatch/delivery staff and other support professionals

Skills

  • Master networker and expert listener
  • Organized self-starter who can balance showroom, job sites, and remote roles

Benefits

  • A continuous improvement culture
  • To work closely with both the Sales and Operations teams
  • A training environment that encourages professional growth and development
  • An Employee Discount Program – Great DIY opportunities
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Annual Performance Appraisals
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off – 2 weeks PTO after 90 days
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • Annual apparel allowances

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