Outside Sales Representative

Big C Lumber; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 100% match options

Health care and dental plan

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Company cell phone

Fitbit health initiative

Liberal paid time off policy

Job summary

Big C Lumber is looking for an Outside Sales Representative in Coloma, MI to serve the lakeshore area. This full-time position involves building material sales and ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining safety.

With at least 5 years of industry experience needed, candidates must be proficient in takeoffs and blueprint reading. The role includes a wide range of responsibilities such as developing sales goals, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining records.

Benefits include health care, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience required.
• Valid driver's license is a must.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction while never compromising safety.
• Build material sales to professional builders and serious do-it-yourselfers.
• Develop and attain sales and margin goals.
• Coordinate deliveries and maintain company vehicle.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Proficient in takeoffs

Blueprint reading

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Big C Lumber in Coloma, MI is currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to cover the lakeshore area including St Joe, South Haven, and Saugatuck market. This is a full‑time position with benefits.

Knowledge of building materials and a minimum of 5 years industry experience is required. Must be proficient in takeoffs and blueprint reading.

Benefits

• 401k with 100% match options
• Health care and dental plan
• Company paid life and disability insurance plans
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay
• Promote from within policy
• A generous employee discount on our products
• Company cell phone provided for most positions
• Fitbit health initiative
• Big C Lumber branded online apparel store - free apparel upon hire
• Very liberal paid time off policy
• Fun family events such as camping trips and baseball games
• New position training program - no experience necessary
• A culture of embracing new technology to further our ability to communicate and service our customers
• A culture of giving back as we support local charities and programs in the communities we serve

Outside Sales Responsibilities

• #1 priority is to ensure customer satisfaction while never compromising safety
• Building material sales to professional builders, remodelers, and serious do-it-yourselfers.
• Develop and attain sales and margin goals
• Expand customer base
• Expand sales within current customer base
• Complete frequent on‑site job inspections
• Coordinate deliveries
• Maintain company vehicle
• Maintain appropriate records
• Provide accurate, timely quotations
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers
• Perform any special assignment/projects as required by the contractor sales manager, general manager

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience
• Proficient in takeoffs and blueprint reading

Requirements / Abilities

• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced estimating and blueprint reading skills
• Strong communication skills
• Self‑motivation
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move 40 lbs.
• Ability to coordinate as well as work in a team
• Ability to learn in‑house software

Licenses & Certifications

• Operator License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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