Contractor Sales Manager

Ganahl Lumber Co; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber Co. in Escondido is seeking a Contractor Sales Manager to lead a growing sales team serving pro contractors and DIY customers.

You will drive revenue growth by developing people, negotiating contracts and building strong relationships with customers and suppliers. The role requires proven lumber or building materials knowledge, the ability to recruit and train sales staff, and a track record of growing sales.

Qualifications

• Strong sales leadership with ability to develop people.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and closing deals.
• Knowledge of lumber or building materials industry.
• Ability to recruit, hire and train sales staff.
• Willingness to work ~50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a sales team to grow customer base.
• Cultivate relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Recruit, hire, and train sales professionals.
• Drive high performance in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Grow sales and profitability for pro contractors and DIY customers.

Skills

Sales leadership

People development

Negotiation

Problem solving

Relationship building

Recruiting

Training

Lumber knowledge

Building materials knowledge

Job description

Contractor Sales Manager

Ganahl Lumber Escondido is looking for a Contractor Sales Manager to lead a dynamic and growing sales team. We are looking for someone with sales expertise within our industry and with the products we sell. Sales leadership consists of vast skills in developing people, discovery skills, negotiating contracts, problem solving and building strong relationships with our customer base, suppliers and with each other. The job requires a strong commitment to putting in the time needed and the skills to grow our people and grow our customer base. This is absolutely an awesome career opportunity.

Past experience should include year's performing the following

• Proficient computer skills.
• Products and supply line experience.
• A contributor to running a facility. Must be all in.
• Run at a fast pace, keep composure with high pressure environments.
• Lead by example at all times in the areas of hospitality, sales and professionalism.
• Ability to discover what a customer needs and contribute to their success and profitability.
• A track record of developing sales professionals.
• A track record of growing sales.
• Knowledge of lumber and or building materials.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring and training sales professionals.
• Experience creating long-term, trust relationships with customers.
• Sales experience and or sales management experience.
• The commitment to work an average of 50 hours per week.

GET TO KNOW US

Ganahl Lumber Company is the oldest lumberyard and hardware supply store in California. Since 1884, we have been a family- and employee-owned business providing building supplies and hardware for pro contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike. Our products include lumber, tools, paint, building materials, millwork, doors, and windows. With 11 convenient store locations, we serve customers throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, Ganahl Lumber Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. All active employees must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Your employment with Ganahl Lumber Company is at will. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Ganahl Lumber Company employees.