Field Sales Pro: Building Materials

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.; Silvis (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. in Silvis, IL is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder business for lumber and building materials.

You will call on customers, quote jobs, and coordinate with store teams to ensure orders, deliveries, and pricing stay on track. You will travel within your territory, develop new accounts, support existing customers, and work toward monthly and annual volume goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training OR 1–2 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to use BisTrack, MS Word/Excel, estimating software and related systems at an intermediate level.
• Basic business math: rates, ratios, percentages, etc.
• Strong communication, presentation and follow-through skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and travel.

Responsibilities

• Business development and account coverage.
• Build a prospect list from referrals, directories, and local market knowledge.
• Travel the territory to call on customers; follow up by phone, email, and text.
• Handle assigned contractor and customer accounts.
• Match customer project needs with company products and services.
• Attend trade shows when directed.
• Quote prices and set up delivery schedules.
• Read blueprints and estimate quantities for bids.

Skills

Associate degree

Driver's license

BisTrack

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Business math

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Territory travel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

BisTrack

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. in Silvis, IL is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder business for lumber and building materials.

You will call on customers, quote jobs, and coordinate with store teams to ensure orders, deliveries, and pricing stay on track. You will travel within your territory, develop new accounts, support existing customers, and work toward monthly and annual volume goals.