Outside Sales Representative

Carter Lumber; Roseville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Disability insurance

Growth opportunities

HBA/builder events

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to build and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, and remodelers in the local market. You will sell a full line of building materials and installed services while managing ongoing projects and client communication.

The role emphasizes strong communication, follow-through, and the ability to grow a book of business through visits, estimates, and new accounts. Commission opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within building materials or similar industries.
• Knowledge of home building basics and construction terminology.
• Ability to create estimates/quotes and manage special orders.
• Open new accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Read blueprints and provide material take-offs.
• Work independently with strong planning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Attend HBA/builder/company functions as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, and remodelers.
• Sell full line of building materials and installed services.
• Manage sold projects and client relationships from start to finish.
• Collect up-to-date customer product usage information and trends.
• Visit job sites as needed and maintain schedules.
• Communicate effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales experience

Home building basics

Blueprint reading

New accounts

Estimating quotes

Independent worker

Planning & organization

Microsoft Office

HB A events participation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 be responsible 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 job and that 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

• Experience in sales
• Knowledge of home building basics
• Create material estimates/quotes and special orders
• Open new accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Learn to read blueprints and provide material take off lists
• Ability to work independently
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Attend HBA/builder/company functions as required

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!