Outside Sales / Account Manager

WS Building Materials; Town of Jackson (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Family Medical Benefits

Stock Ownership Program

Competitive Compensation Packages

Employer-Sponsored Family Dental

401k and Roth 401k

Employer-Sponsored Life & Disability

Job summary

WS Building Materials is seeking a proactive sales professional in Wisconsin to support daily sales operations and build strong customer relationships. The role requires handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and building product knowledge through ongoing training.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of sales/marketing experience with territory management, 1–2 years in the building materials industry, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in sales and/or marketing with an emphasis on territory management.
• 1-2 years working in the building materials industry or a similar industry preferred
• High School Diploma
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years

Responsibilities

• Support the daily sales operations of a building materials distribution center.
• Work with customers and co-workers to build solid relationships based on trust and competence.
• Able to handle detailed work quickly and correctly.
• Support a fast-paced environment with multiple projects going on simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain product knowledge through training and ongoing learning.
• Follow up all quotes and handle customer service claims in a timely manner.
• Able to understand customers’ individual needs and goals; build long‑term relationships.
• Identify and maintain customer opportunities, develop strategies for closing those opportunities.
• This position has a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Customer service

Territory management

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DMSi Agility

Job description

With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business?

WS Building Materials/Weekes Forest Products is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. WS/Weekes has grown to be the leading distributor of specialty building materials, engineered wood components and industrial lumber materials. At WS/Weekes, you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create.

In our Sales Department, you have the opportunity to take initiative and to represent our company in the construction industry. WS Building Materials distributes high-quality brand names, and we are looking for a candidate that is an influencer, has a sincere appreciation for people, and craves a fast-paced work environment. An ideal candidate for this position has a self-confident, extroverted style that can engage, and positively impact individuals and groups. Building and fostering relationships with customers is of the highest importance.

• Support the daily sales operations of a building materials distribution center.
• Work with customers and co-workers to build solid relationships based on trust and competence.
• Able to handle detailed work quickly and correctly.
• Support a fast-paced environment with multiple projects going on simultaneously.
• Utilize the DMSi software Agility, for order entry, purchasing entry and customer information.
• Develop and maintain product knowledge through training and ongoing learning.
• Follow up all quotes and handle customer service claims in a timely manner.
• Able to understand customers’ individual needs and goals is essential; build long‑term relationships.
• Able to initiate projects and processes beyond established practices when directed.
• Identify and maintain customer opportunities, develop strategies for closing those opportunities.
• This position has a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing.

Benefits Package:

• Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package
• Substantial Stock Ownership Program
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Employer-Sponsored Family Dental Insurance
• 401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Substantial Employer Matching)
• Employer-Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance

Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in sales and/or marketing with an emphasis on territory management
• 1-2 years working in the building materials industry or a similar industry preferred
• High School Diploma
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years