Outside Sales Representative

Richards Building Supply Co.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

20 paid days off

Bonus incentive program

401(k) program with matching

Flexible work/life balanced hours

Job summary

A family-owned building supply distributor in Milford, CT, is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative. The role involves building customer relationships, making cold calls, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of outside sales experience, particularly in exterior building materials, and strong interpersonal skills. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities in a supportive environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous outside sales experience.
• Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills.
• 2+ years selling exterior building materials.

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop relationships with prospective customers.
• Make cold calls to prospective customers.
• Provide training to customers on various product lines.

Skills

Strong sales-hunting skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office products

Job description

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Richards Building Supply, a full-service, family‑owned building supply center located in Milford, CT is currently looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative with a professional, energetic, and creative demeanor to lead our growing team.

In this position you will build and manage customer relationships with a variety of clientele. It is an opportunity to run your own business without the risks of ownership.

You will need enthusiasm, strong sales‑hunting skills, and a background in the building materials industry.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with industry‑leading commission program
• 20 paid days off (includes PTO, holidays, and family‑focused company closure between Christmas and New Years)
• Bonus incentive program, holiday bonuses, and other bonus opportunities
• Competitive hourly rate with great OT potential during peak season
• Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night, typical schedule Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Significant employer contributions toward monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, group life, and short‑term disability benefits
• Additional voluntary benefit options available, including long‑term disability coverage, accidental injury, critical illness, and cancer plans, as well as additional life and AD&D benefit policies
• 401(k) program with a best‑in‑industry company match
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Family‑owned, operated and focused company

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop relationships with prospective customers and build a self‑sustaining network of clients
• Assist customers in the credit application process
• Respond to inquiries with accurate pricing, inventory, and delivery information
• Perform other responsibilities as needed
• Utilize sales reports and other data to recognize sales opportunities in customer buying patterns
• Make cold calls to prospective customers
• Follow sales leads and schedule appointments with prospective customers
• Follow up with customers and provide solutions when service concerns arise
• Provide training to customers and their teams on various product lines and services
• Ensure past‑due bills are paid and collect payments when necessary

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 2 years of previous outside sales experience, ideally within the building materials industry
• Ability to adapt to a customer base with varying degrees of product knowledge
• 2+ years selling exterior building materials
• Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills with clients and peers
• Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Our sales team is comprised of highly motivated individuals passionate about Richards Building Supply and generating new business opportunities around high‑quality products.

Engage with our Virtual Recruiting Assistant Christine here: https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/RichardsBuildingSupply1 OR TEXT: RBS to: [phone]

Req #ZR Milford

Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 15 states with over 65 locations. We have spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization and invaluable business relationships. Our inventory includes residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more.

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