Contractor Sales Rep*

84 Lumber Company; Municipality of the District of Shelburne; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative to foster customer relationships and drive sales. This role involves identifying new sales leads, communicating with clients to understand their needs, and ensuring satisfaction through effective relationship management. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be committed to building a book of business. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within the company and transition into an Outside Sales Representative role, making it perfect for those eager to advance their sales career.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to create material estimates and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network for identifying new sales leads.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Overview

The Contractor Sales Representative (“CSR”) will customarily and regularly sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele away from the 84 Lumber store locations. This position is responsible for creating positive customer relationships. The Contractor Sales Representative is building a book of business to become an Outside Sales Representative. Other duties may be assigned by Store Manager.

Responsibilities

1. Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
2. Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
3. Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
4. Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
5. Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
6. Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

Qualifications

1. Create and continually grow book of business and acquire new customers.
2. Create material estimates/read blueprints.
3. Source special order material.
4. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
5. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to function in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
9. Reading prints.
10. Creating material estimates.
11. Sourcing special orders.

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].