Field Sales Pro – Building Materials & Lumber

US LBM; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Higginbotham Brothers, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Texas. The role focuses on generating new sales, maintaining existing accounts, and building relationships with contractors and DIYers.

Responsibilities include promoting products, preparing quotes, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with accounts receivable. Travel up to 50% of the time and strong knowledge of building materials are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.
• Knowledge of building materials, ability to negotiate prices and terms.
• Estimating from blueprints; proficient with calculator and computer.
• Strategic mindset with planning and budget awareness.
• Strong business insight and cross-team collaboration.
• Effective communication across diverse audiences.
• Willingness to walk yards, plants, and offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
• Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
• Assist with product selection best suited to customer needs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate quotes, terms, delivery dates.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Assist in collecting accounts receivable.
• Coordinate project and contractor schedules and material deliveries.
• Prepare and input orders as necessary.
• Inform on competitive prices, products, and area information.
• Maintain knowledge of daily/monthly sales and budget/margin goals.
• Research and order special products as necessary.
• Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.
• Adhere to conflicts of interest/non-compete if in place.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Sales experience

Blueprint estimating

Negotiation

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years sales experience in building materials

Job description

Higginbotham Brothers, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Texas. The role focuses on generating new sales, maintaining existing accounts, and building relationships with contractors and DIYers.

Responsibilities include promoting products, preparing quotes, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with accounts receivable. Travel up to 50% of the time and strong knowledge of building materials are essential.