Outside Sales Representative

Socket.dev; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Family Dinner Night

Competitive compensation

Full medical, dental, and vision forft

PTO + holidays

401(k) + company match

Tool and boot reimbursements

Gym membership stipend

Job summary

EquipmentShare is hiring an Outside Sales Representative for Forge & Build in Iowa City, IA. You will identify and foster relationships with contractors, builders, and homeowners, selling materials and providing quotes to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role requires durable communication, problem-solving, and the ability to drive growth while maintaining margins in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. is required.
• Ability to analyze and develop strategy based on blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Present and sell Forge + Build products and services as the single point of contact.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, developers, homeowners, etc.
• Produce accurate quotes and follow up with customers across product lines.
• Maintain and review sales metrics and customer experience ratings.
• Drive growth and profitability while maintaining margins.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Strategy based on blueprints

Monthly sales quotas

Closing sales

Cold calling

Team collaboration

Job description

Build the Future with Us - Forge & Build is Hiring an Outside Sales Representative

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.

Forge & Build is hiring an Outside Sales Representative at our facility in Iowa City, IA, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for identifying, generating, and fostering relationships within the outside/inside community, including building and construction materials in residential and commercial applications within an assigned area and customers. This role plays a pivotal part in assisting and resolving issues to ensure customer experience is met.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Includes working weekends)

Primary Responsibilities

• Single point contact that will Present and sell Forge + Build products and services.
• Understands and maintains knowledge of all product services
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with contractors, builders, developers, homeowners, etc.
• Responsible for all segments of the POS systems related to selling materials
• Facilitates and foster store partnership and collaboration within internal clients
• Responsible for effective and timely communication information to store/internal client
• Develops and provides action items to improve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Produces accurate and timely quotes through all product lines and follow up with customers
• Continuously builds and grows customer clients through developing and maintaining great customer experience
• Responsible for collecting payment for invoices after sale from customers within reasonable expected payment terms.
• Responsible for continuously maintaining and understanding changes within the product lines to ensure product capabilities and accuracy of information
• Responsible for constantly reviewing and analyzing data metrics to help develop and grow the business
• Responsible to generate growth and profitability for the organization by selling at competitive prices while maintaining appropriate margins

Why EquipmentShare?

Because we do things differently - and we think you’ll feel it from day one. We’re a people-first company powered by cutting-edge technology. That means our proprietary T3 platform doesn’t just run our business - it also makes your job easier, safer, and more connected. Whether you’re behind the wheel, under the hood, leading a branch, or closing deals - tech supports you, and you drive us forward.

We’re a team of problem-solvers, go-getters, and builders. And we’re looking for teammates who take pride in doing meaningful work and want to be part of building something special.

Perks & Benefits

• Monthly Family Dinner Night - We treat you and your family to dinner every month, because family comes first. (An employee favorite!) *restrictions apply
• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Tool and boot reimbursements (role dependent)
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year - give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

About You

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change - we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

We’re looking for people who:

• See challenges as opportunities
• Embrace change and continuous improvement
• Bring energy, effort, and optimism every day

About Forge & Build

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech-powered equipment rentals.

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials - which means having accurate and up-to-date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and develop strategy based on blueprints.
• Maintains monthly sales quotas and customer experience ratings.
• Consistently provides excellent experience to current and potential customers.
• Strong ability to present product lines to all sizes of groups and with effectively closing sales.
• Ability of creating and presenting sales quotes
• Strong self- initiative with cold calling new prospects consistently.
• Fosters a strong collaboration and partnership with the Store Manager within the area of sales initiatives and responsibilities
• Leads by example and inspires others to perform to their highest potential, maintaining a professional appearance at all times.
• Drives and executes performance through sales growth within area of responsibility
• Consistently monitors sales metrics including, but not limited to KPI’s, new account production; rate achievement; aged receivables , and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively, clearly, and accurately communicates in a fast‑paced environment of a growing company and stays continuously educated on the latest EquipmentShare products and services.
• Strong self-initiative without constant follow up
• Able to thrive in both collaborative and autonomous environments.
• Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to review, maintain and execute on metrics including KPIs and reports.
• Must be able to physically visit locations including job sites or customer businesses within an assigned territory.
• Adaptable and agile to quickly learn new and changing technologies and processes
• Embodies EquipmentShare mission and culture
• Adherence to all company employee policies
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned by management

Physical Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of building material and lumber sales with estimating experience, preferably in outside sales.
• Previous sales experience in the construction industry is preferred but not required
• General knowledge of the construction industry is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective organizational, time management, detail orientation, and problem solving abilities
• Effective and consistent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to adapt quickly, thrive and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand how to drive and meet monthly sales objections.
• Must be able to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Inherent desire to learn and develop on an individual basis.
• Strive for continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing during times of the workday
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds at times.
• Ability to drive vehicle both short and prolonged durations within assigned area
• May be subjected to extreme outside temperatures while helping customers.

A Workplace For All

At EquipmentShare, we believe the best solutions come from a team that reflects the world around us. Our initiative - A Workplace For All - is rooted in the belief that we must work together to solve some of the toughest problems in construction. That means attracting, developing, and retaining great people from all walks of life.

We value different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. We want you to feel like you belong here - because you do.

EquipmentShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check. Additionally, some roles require passing a drug test, depending on the job responsibilities.