Outside Sales Millwork Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans available after 30 days

Company-paid life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Bluffton, Indiana, is seeking an Outside Sales Rep (OSR) to connect with builders and subcontractors. This role focuses on selling millwork products while managing customer relationships and ensuring satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of sales experience in millwork and must be capable of measuring job sites. The role offers full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, and a company-match 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience selling Millwork products including interior trim and doors.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform take-offs.
• Reliable transportation and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers to determine needs and provide services.
• Attain and maintain sales of all products in the millwork line.
• Prepare estimates accurately and ensure timely shipping.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

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 Millwork Specialist is responsible for presenting and selling all product lines with a focus on millwork products, as well as establishing and growing relationships with customers in our market.

Requirements

• A Minimum of 2 years previous knowledge and experience selling Millwork products including interior trim, interior doors, and interior hardware. 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
• Ability to go to job sites to measure doors and trim
• 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

• Develop 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 interior and millwork products
• Give presentations to builders and provide 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!