Outside Sales Representative

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Brandon, MS is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to generate new sales and maintain existing accounts. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of sales experience in the building materials industry, along with a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include promoting products to new clients, resolving customer issues, and managing project schedules. A valid driver's license is required for travel. Join us for an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to engage in physical activities like walking.

Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new sales to increase profitability.
• Maintain existing accounts while generating new business.
• Assist in selecting products best suited to customer needs.
• Prepare and communicate price quotations and delivery dates.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Coordinate project schedules and material deliveries.

Skills

Negotiating prices

Estimating from blueprints

Strategic mindset

Planning and prioritizing

Business insight

Collaboration

Effective communication

Walking throughout yards, plants, and offices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1947, Bailey Lumber & Supply offers a broad range of services and specialty building products to both professional builders and do-it-yourselfers, operating six locations, including truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities, in Mississippi.

A Brief Overview

The Outside Sales Representative generates and secures new sales to increase the profitability of the company. This position maintains existing accounts while generating new business through cold calls and following leads.

What you will do

• Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
• Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
• Assist with the selection of products best suited to customer needs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
• Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
• Prepare and input orders as necessary.
• Informs company of competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
• Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
• Research and order special products as necessary.
• Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.
• Adhere to Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreement if in place.
• Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry Required

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of building materials industry and products, ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
• Estimating from blueprints, ability to use calculator and computer.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license.

Travel Requirements

• 50%

Bailey, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.