Outside Sales Decking Specialist
Carter Lumber · Angola, IN · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
This Outside Sales Rep (OSR) opportunity is for individuals who enjoy sales and have a positive attitude. The OSR is responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with builders and subcontractors both residentially and commercially. Once a job is sold, the OSR needs to manage that job and that relationship.
Responsibilities
- Keep up to date information on customers' product use and trends
- Visit job sites as needed
- Maintain schedules
- Put out fires
- Present and sell all product lines with a focus on decking products
- Establish and grow relationships with customers in the market
- Develop relationships with customers and subcontractors to determine their needs and provide beneficial services to them
- Attain and maintain the sales of all products, focused on outdoor living and decking
- Give presentations to builders and provide expert advice on product features and benefits
- Do take-offs and prepare estimates for these products and ensure they are ordered and shipped accurately and on time
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years previous knowledge and experience selling Decking products including wood, composite, pvc, a variety of railings and other outdoor living products
- Experience in other building materials helpful
- Ability to cold call future customers and to grow relationships with existing customers
- Ability to read blueprints and do take-offs with knowledge of local building codes
- Demonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitability
- Excellent communication skills, with a strong sense of customer service
- Decision making abilities and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Reliable transportation and valid drivers license
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Company-match 401(k)
- Vacation time and paid holidays
Schedule
Not specified
Pay
Not specified