Outside Sales Representative

Kight Home Center; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Townsend Building Supply in Prattville, AL is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow our contractor business by identifying opportunities, visiting job sites, and delivering product knowledge with timely service.

Candidates should have experience selling building materials to contractors, the ability to read blueprints, and be a team player with flexibility to work weekends and holidays. This full-time role offers benefits and room for growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify target customers, increase and maintain market share.
• Collect up-to-date information on customers' product use and trends.
• Sell building materials and installed sales services to contractors.
• Determine appropriate credit program based on customer needs.
• Meet and/or exceed sales and profit goals by following up on leads and monitoring market trends.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by assisting with take-offs and scheduling/delivery commitments.
• Keep lines of communication open between store team and customers.

Skills

Sales to contractors

Building materials industry knowledge

Profitability enhancement

Blueprint reading

Team player

Flexible schedule (weekends/holidays)

Job description

A Townsend Building Supply (a division of Carter Lumber) Outside Sales Representative is responsible for finding sales opportunities and completing sales primarily with local contractors. This is accomplished by identifying target customers, making calls, visiting job sites and assisting customers in a timely and efficient manner with their projects and related product knowledge. Sales techniques, developing customers, following through with commitments and heavy communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for the Position:

• 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 andinterpret blueprints and understand construction practices
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities of the Position:

Sales & Relationship

• Building Identifies target customers, increases and maintains market share.
• Collects and keeps up-to-date information on customers' product use and trends.
• Services contractors by selling building materials and installed sales services.
• Determines appropriate credit program based on customer’s needs.
• Meets and/or exceeds sales and profit goals by following up on sales leads, monitoring market trends and growing the positive reputation of the company.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by assisting with take-offs and communicating scheduling and delivery commitments.

Communication

• Keeps lines of communication open between the team members at the store and customers to ensure that service is accurate and timely.

Knowledge & Training

• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.
• Completes required orientation and safety training.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.

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!