Outside Sales Rep

About the Role

Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.” As the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction, we offer endless opportunities for growth. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for expansion, we promote nearly 100% from within, allowing you to build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, with the potential for your first promotion within six months.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers and leads to understand their product or service needs, suggesting solutions.
• Demonstrates product functions and utility based on customer needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management, resolving post-sale issues.
• Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, informing them of new products, services, and enhancements.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities, including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and customer/vendor relationship issues.
• Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Reading prints.
• Creating material estimates.
• Sourcing special orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits).
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships.

84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies, Most Trustworthy Companies, Largest Family Businesses, Top Private Companies, and Best Large Employers by various publications.