Contractor Sales

Marvin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin in Arab, AL is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative who knows lumber, hardware, and building materials and can translate that knowledge into sales. You’ll develop relationships with contractors, builders and remodelers to deliver solutions and grow the business.

Responsibilities include quoting, coordinating deliveries, and following up to win repeat business while maintaining margins. Strong communication and customer-focused attitude are essential for success in this store

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of sales experience in building materials, lumber, hardware or related industry.
• Experience working with contractors, builders or remodelers is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of lumber, building materials and general hardware.
• Blueprint reading, residential construction or material takeoff experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with contractors, builders, remodelers and professional customers.
• Prospect for new customers through phone calls, visits and networking.
• Provide expert product recommendations and solutions.
• Prepare quotes, material takeoffs and special orders.
• Coordinate jobsite deliveries and special requirements.
• Follow up on quotes and projects to win business and keep customers coming back.
• Stay informed on competitor products and pricing.
• Process customer orders accurately using POS systems.
• Maintain sales and gross margin goals.
• Keep management updated on sales activity, customer opportunities and upcoming projects.

Skills

Sales experience

Contractor relationships

Product knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THIS OPENING IS FOR OUR STORE IN ARAB, AL.

Know building materials? Know how to sell? Know how to build relationships?

We’re looking for a Contractor Sales Representative who knows their way around lumber, hardware and building materials and knows how to turn that knowledge into sales.

If you enjoy working with contractors, builders and remodelers, developing relationships and helping customers get their projects across the finish line, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Build and grow relationships with contractors, builders, remodelers and professional customers.
• Prospect for new customers through phone calls, visits and networking.
• Provide expert product recommendations and solutions.
• Prepare quotes, material takeoffs and special orders.
• Coordinate jobsite deliveries and special requirements.
• Follow up on quotes and projects to win business and keep customers coming back.
• Stay informed on competitor products and pricing.
• Process customer orders accurately using POS systems.
• Maintain sales and gross margin goals.
• Keep management updated on sales activity, customer opportunities and upcoming projects

What We're Looking For

• 2–3+ years of sales experience in building materials, lumber, hardware or a related industry preferred.
• Experience working with contractors, builders or remodelers strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of lumber, building materials and general hardware.
• Blueprint reading, residential construction or material takeoff experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable making sales calls and developing new business.
• Professional, dependable and customer-focused.
• Ability to safely lift up to 100 lbs., climb ladders and work in a store, yard, warehouse and jobsites.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

If youknow the products, understand the customer and have the sales drive to grow the business, we want to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Build relationships. Grow sales. Build your career.

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