Contractor Sales Representative Lumber Building Materials

Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Wood Shed Lumber & Hardware in Richmond, Missouri is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative responsible for building relationships with contractor and builder customers. This role involves providing excellent customer service while meeting sales targets.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, along with the willingness to learn new products. Flexible work-from-home options are available, and the pay structure will be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and driven to meet sales goals.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on customer needs.
• Willingness to learn new products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, sales, and customer accounts.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues with our products.

Skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Time management

Relationship management

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

You might be a great fit if…

• You enjoy serving others as we would like to be served.
• Making the best even better.
• You enjoy making a difference in your community.
• You enjoy helping others.
• You enjoy working in teams.
• You're motivated to learn new skills.

Job Summary:

Contractor sales representatives are responsible for building relationships with both new and existing contractor and builder customers. They will be responsible for providing excellent customer service while exemplifying the values of our business. Their job will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Meet with new and current customers to understand their needs and find solutions.
• Keep management up to date on existing orders.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, sales, and customer accounts.
• Read blueprints and prepare or assist in preparing materials take-off lists.
• Present accurate quotes and sales proposals to customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure quotes offer value to customers while maintaining appropriate profit margins.
• Help the company meet or exceed sales targets.
• Work with inside sales staff to ensure accurate pricing, delivery, and invoicing of customer orders.
• Provide customers with accurate and well-researched product information, including application and specifications.
• Visit job sites regularly to ensure product delivery and provide continued customer support.
• Have an understanding of the building industry's best practices, from the framing and rough-in to finishing materials.
• Stay current on local building codes, industry norms, new products, and product specifications. This may include attending training and industry events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, inside sales staff, and store personnel.
• Monitor the competition’s pricing, product offering, services, fees, and marketing efforts so that our company stays competitive.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues with our products or services in a timely manner.
• May be responsible for helping pull and deliver products to customer job sites.
• Support and educate all company sales personnel in the outside sales process.

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Self-motivated and driven to meet sales goals.
• Comfortable interacting with both new and existing customers.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on customer needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn new products and processes to keep up with changes in the industry.
• Well-developed selling and relationship management skills.

Goals:

• To create the maximum number of sales for our market area in a specific business segment.
• Transform customers into business partners who look to our business for project solutions.

Pay structure will be discussed during interview. Range is provided for base plus commission.

Pay structure will be discussed during interview. Range is provided for base plus commission.

Flexible work from home options available.