Outside Sales Representative

Carter Lumber Company; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to cultivate relationships and drive sales of building materials. This role requires strong sales skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to manage customer accounts effectively. Join a company that values growth and offers competitive compensation along with health benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision available after 30 days

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; promotes from within

Qualifications

• Previous experience selling building materials to contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and sales with local contractors, builders, and remodelers.
• Collect and update information on customers’ product use and trends.
• Visit job sites as needed and maintain schedules.

Skills

Sales strategies

Communication

Understanding construction practices

Teamwork

Flexibility

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 beresponsible 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 jobandthat 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:

• Previous experience selling building materials to contractors
• Previous knowledge and experience in the building materials industry
• Demonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitability
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints and understand construction practices
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

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!