Outside Sales Representative

Holmes Lumber; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental & Vision

Disability

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Growth from within

Military encouraged

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to build and maintain strong relationships with local contractors, builders, and remodelers in the Charleston area. You will sell our full line of building materials and services, manage the post-sale relationship, and visit job sites as needed.

The role offers salary plus uncapped commission and room for growth. Ideal candidates bring sales experience, knowledge of home-building basics, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and building materials is preferred.
• Knowledge of home building basics and materials is required.
• Ability to create estimates/quotes and special orders.
• Ability to open new accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Ability to read blueprints and provide material take offs.
• Capable of working independently with strong planning skills.
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to attend industry events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Find and close sales of our full line of building materials and installed services.
• Manage the created job and maintain client relationships after sale.
• Visit job sites as needed and keep client information up to date.
• Maintain schedules and respond to project needs; communicate with teams.
• Develop and implement proven sales strategies; maintain follow-through and communication.

Skills

Sales experience

Home building basics

Material estimates

Open new accounts

Read blueprints

Independent work

Planning & organization

MS Office

Industry events

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Carter Lumber Outside Sales Representative, your work is first and foremost about creating and maintaining relationships. The building materials industry is booming, so if making connections and communicating effectively is your specialty, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss working for a multi-billion-dollar company!

Our Story

Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, weare still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description

Sales Reps work with all departments from the Yard and dispatch office to middle management to market Vice Presidents. You will be responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with local contractors, builders, and remodelers. Yes, you will “sell projects,” but once a job is sold, you need to manage that job and that relationship. You’ll collect and keep up to date information on your customers’ product use and trends, visit job sites as needed, maintain schedules, and put out fires. Proven sales strategies, commitment follow-through, and heavy communication are all necessary for success.

Salary + commission. The sky’s the limit! Our commission is structured so that there is no limit to your compensation.

Requirements

• Experience in sales
• Knowledge of home building basics
• Create material estimates/quotes and special orders
• Open new accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Learn to read blueprints and provide material take off lists
• Ability to work independently
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Attend HBA/builder/company functions as required

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
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!