Field Sales Pro – Building Materials (50% Travel)

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilcrest Jewett, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, seeks an Outside Sales Representative to generate and secure new accounts while maintaining existing ones in Iowa markets. You will promote products from our building materials portfolio, respond to contractor needs, and coordinate pricing, delivery dates, and service obligations.

This role requires at least 3 years of sales experience in building materials, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to travel about half the time.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.
• Experience coordinating with project teams and customers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
• Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
• Assist with the selection of products best suited to customer needs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
• Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
• Prepare and input orders as necessary.
• Informs company of competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
• Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
• Research and order special products as necessary.
• Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.
• Adhere to Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreement if in place.
• Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Sales experience

Building materials knowledge

Blueprint estimating

Negotiation

Calculator proficiency

Computer skills

Strategic mindset

Planning and prioritization

Business insight

Collaboration

Effective communication

Mobility/Walking in yards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gilcrest Jewett, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, seeks an Outside Sales Representative to generate and secure new accounts while maintaining existing ones in Iowa markets. You will promote products from our building materials portfolio, respond to contractor needs, and coordinate pricing, delivery dates, and service obligations.

This role requires at least 3 years of sales experience in building materials, a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to travel about half the time.