Outside Sales Representative

Big C Lumber; Schoolcraft Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 100% match options

Health care and dental plan

Company paid life and disability保险

Paid holidays

Competitive pay

Promote from within policy

Employee discount on products

Company cell phone provided for most

Fitbit health initiative

Branded online apparel store - free

Very liberal paid time off policy

Family events and training programs

Job summary

Big C Lumber in Schoolcraft, MI is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to sell building materials to professional builders, remodelers, and DIY enthusiasts. This full-time position requires a minimum of five years in the industry, proficiency in takeoffs and blueprint reading, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and safety.

The role involves developing sales and margin goals, expanding the customer base, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining records and the company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Proficient in takeoffs and blueprint reading
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced estimating and blueprint reading skills
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivation

Responsibilities

• Build material sales to professional builders, remodelers, and serious do-it-yourselfers.
• Develop and attain sales and margin goals
• Expand customer base
• Coordinate deliveries
• Maintain records and company vehicle
• Provide accurate, timely quotations
• Communicate clearly with employees, management, customers and suppliers

Skills

Takeoffs

Blueprint reading

Communication

Self-motivation

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Big C Lumber in Schoolcraft, MI is currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative. 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.

Considering a career with Big C Lumber? Are you looking for a company that cares about you and your family, the community, and the environment - and likes to have some fun too? Discover more about the Big C Lumber culture here.

Big C Lumber is a local, family-owned company looking for people who want to be a part of our family. We are a stable 105-year-old company!

Why choose Big C Lumber? Discover the many perks and benefits you and your family will enjoy when you join our team:

• 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 Essential Functions:

• #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
• 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

• #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
• Maintain company vehicle
• Coordinate deliveries
• 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 takeoff's 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

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Minimum 5 years industry experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Operator License

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