Outside Sales Rep

84 Lumber; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance incentives

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Holiday pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match

Discounts on building materials

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking a sales professional in Lexington, South Carolina, to build and maintain customer relationships, identify sales leads, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, organizational capabilities, and problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities include generating new leads, demonstrating products, and maintaining detailed reports on sales activities. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including performance incentives and health insurance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers to understand their product needs.
• Demonstrate product functions based on customer needs.
• Ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve issues.
• Maintain communication with existing and former customers.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities.
• Provide territory sales forecasts.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to function in high-paced environments

Reading prints

Creating material estimates

Sourcing special orders

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.”

About 84 Lumber

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry‑leading services for residential and commercial construction. It has over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations.

Career Development

At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal‑level bonus potential)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

Recognition & Awards

• America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
• Top Retailers by USA Today
• Largest Private Companies by Forbes
• Fastest‑Growing Companies by 5000

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; suggest products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise post‑sale.
• Maintain communication with existing and former customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements of interest.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high‑pace, stressful environment.
• Reading prints.
• Creating material estimates.
• Sourcing special orders.