Builder - Sales Associate*

Rite Rug Co.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rite Rug Co., a leading flooring installation company, is seeking a sales professional focused on new construction and light commercial work. The ideal candidate will cultivate relationships and generate leads. Competitive compensation and training provided.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits tailored to experience

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in the flooring industry is a plus.
• Experience with the builder industry and basic construction knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Market floor covering and installation to local builders.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Expand customer base by converting prospects into clients.

Skills

Presentation skills

Price negotiation

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Rite Rug, the largest privately owned flooring installation company in the U.S., with a strong 90-year history, is seeking a sales professional.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position focuses primarily on single-family, multi-family new construction, and light commercial work. This is not an in-store position. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of the flooring industry and/or preexisting relationships with the local construction market. Training will be provided as needed.

Success = Excelling at cultivating existing relationships and generating new leads to grow new accounts.

Competitive compensation and benefits will be tailored to your experience. Rite Rug supports your growth and success!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Market floor covering, turn-key installation, and accessories to local builders.
2. Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
3. Understand Rite Rug products, accessories, services, market competition, and how to utilize products to support and grow the company.
4. Achieve and exceed performance goals.
5. Review sales and usage reports to manage profitability.
6. Create bids and builder product programs.
7. Develop and communicate product knowledge to customers.
8. Implement onboarding processes with internal teams.
9. Maintain quality communication with customers and team members.
10. Execute onboarding procedures for new and existing clients.
11. Expand customer base by converting prospects into clients.
12. Maintain ongoing relationships with customers and internal teams throughout the process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Presentation skills, price negotiation, and organization are essential.
• Experience in the flooring industry is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Results-driven, able to work independently and in teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the builder industry and basic construction knowledge is preferred.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable with public speaking and social engagements.