Outside Sales Millwork Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance available after 30 days

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Huntertown, Indiana is seeking an Outside Sales Representative. The role focuses on building relationships with builders and subcontractors to sell and manage the sales of millwork products. You will be responsible for developing relationships, providing estimates, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, particularly with millwork. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in selling Millwork products.
• Ability to maintain relationships and grow sales.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Maintain sales of all products, focusing on millwork.
• Provide presentations and expert advice on product features.

Skills

Sales experience with Millwork products

Ability to cold call

Blueprint reading

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

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!