Outside Sales Decking Specialist

Carter Lumber Company; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Huntertown, Indiana is seeking an Outside Sales Rep. This role involves selling building materials and managing relationships with builders and subcontractors. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in decking sales and excellent communication skills.

The position offers full-time benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Military applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience selling decking products including wood and composite.
• Ability to cold call customers and grow existing relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers and subcontractors to determine their needs.
• Responsible for attaining and maintaining the sales of all products.
• Give presentations to builders and provide expert advice on product features.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

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 areresponsible 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 jobandthat 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

• A 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 driver’s 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!