Outside Sales Millwork Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in New Haven, Indiana. This role involves selling building materials and installed services, focusing particularly on millwork products. A successful candidate will manage customer relationships and ensure project sales are fulfilled.

The ideal applicant will have at least two years of sales experience in millwork products and demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as vacation time and a company-match 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience selling millwork products.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform job site measurements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Maintain sales of all products, focusing on millwork.
• Prepare estimates and ensure timely order and shipping.

Skills

Sales experience

Cold calling

Blueprint reading

Customer relationship management

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 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!