Outside Sales Specialist - Gaylord, MI
About the Company
Tri-State Forest Products is a family-owned and operated business and the leading wholesale building materials distributor in the Midwest, with 10 locations across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Specializing in engineered wood products, we have provided high-quality products and personal service to the Tri-State market areas for 30 years. Join our team and experience a workplace where you feel appreciated and valued.
About the Role
The Outside Sales Specialist is a full-time position based at our Gaylord branch. We are seeking an individual with previous sales experience in building materials who can develop strong relationships with new and existing customers. This role requires a competitive self-starter comfortable interacting with customers.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate new sales opportunities with new and existing customers
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers
- Positively impact product penetration and mix to improve company performance
- Provide outstanding customer service and post-sales satisfaction to facilitate long-term relationships and repeat business
- Work closely with other salespeople within the company
Qualifications
- Strong sales experience
- Experience in the building materials industry (preferred but not required)
- Outstanding relationship-building skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Dependability
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to drive 800-1,200 miles weekly
Benefits
- Medical & Prescription coverage
- Dental & Vision coverage
- Hospital & Accident coverage
- Company-paid basic life insurance (employee, spouse, and children)
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Additional group life insurance options
- Paid Time Off (immediately available upon hire)
- Holiday pay
- Traditional & Roth 401k options with annual company match
- Employee Referral Program