Outside Sales Decking Specialist

Kighthomecenter; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) company match

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier seeks an Outside Sales Rep in Angola, Indiana. The successful candidate will manage a full line of building materials and installed services focusing on decking products. Responsibilities include developing customer relationships, maintaining product sales, providing expert presentations, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. This role requires a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of sales experience in decking or building materials. Join our family-owned company that values exceptional service and quality products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience selling decking products.
• Ability to build and sustain customer relationships.
• Knowledge of local building codes and ability to read blueprints.
• Skill in increasing sales and improving profitability.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Maintain sales of outdoor living and decking products.
• Provide presentations and expert advice on product benefits.
• Prepare estimates and ensure accurate ordering and shipping.

Skills

Selling Decking products

Customer relationship management

Reading blueprints

Sales increase

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Do you have a positive attitude? Are you a people-person? Do you enjoy sales? This Outside Sales Rep (OSR) opportunity is for you! Outside Sales Reps are responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with builders and subcontractors both residentially and commercially. Yes, you will “sell projects,” but once a job is sold, you need to manage that job and that relationship. You’ll keep up to date information on your customers’ product use and trends, visit job sites as needed, maintain schedules, and put out fires. A Carter Outside Sales Decking Specialist is responsible for presenting and selling all product lines with a focus on decking products, as well as establishing and growing relationships with customers in our market.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years previous knowledge and experience selling Decking products including wood, composite, pvc, a variety of railings and other outdoor living products. Experience in other building materials helpful.
• Ability to cold call future customers and to grow relationships with existing customers
• Ability to read blueprints and do take-offs with knowledge of local building codes
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitability
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong sense of customer service
• Decision making abilities and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers license

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with customers and subcontractors to determine their needs and provide beneficial services to them
• Responsible for attaining and maintaining the sales of all products, focused on outdoor living and decking
• Gives presentations to builders and provides expert advice on product features and benefits.
• Do take offs and prepare estimates for these products and ensure they are ordered and shipped accurately and on time.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Military encouraged to apply!

Our Mission

Dedicated to providing exceptional service and quality building materials at competitive prices to our family of customers. Our company’s success is developed by our experience in the building industry, and we still follow these hometown values each and every day. Carter Lumber is one of America's largest building suppliers with over 180 locations across the eastern half of the United States. We serve 15 states and we manufacture Millwork, Wall Panels, Roof truss, and Floor Trusses in many markets across our footprint.

Family Owned since 1932