Outside Sales Representative

US LBM Holdings, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Building Supply, a division of USLBM, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow the customer base in Texas. You will generate new business through cold calls, maintain existing accounts, and coordinate timely product deliveries to contractors.

Candidates need a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of sales in building materials. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 50% to yards, plants, and job sites are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related.
• Ability to estimate materials from blueprints and read plans.
• Must have a valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
• Provide existing accounts with products, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare quotes, terms, and delivery dates for customers/contractors.
• Resolve customer issues and assist with accounts receivable where needed.
• Coordinate project schedules and material deliveries.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Price negotiation

Blueprint estimating

Calculator & computer literacy

Strategic mindset

Planning & prioritization

Communication skills

Site mobility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Building Supply, a division of USLBM, serving the major markets in Texas with five building material yards and one window distribution facility across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio.

A Brief Overview

The Outside Sales Representative generates and secures new sales to increase the profitability of the company. This position maintains existing accounts while generating new business through cold calls and following leads.

What you will do

• Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
• Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
• Assist with the selection of products best suited to customer needs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
• Resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
• Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
• Prepare and input orders as necessary.
• Informs company of competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
• Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
• Research and order special products as necessary.
• Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.
• Adhere to Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreement if in place.
• Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of building materials industry and products, ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
• Estimating from blueprints, ability to use calculator and computer.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license.

Travel Requirements

• 50% Travel.

Texas Building Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.