Outside Sales Representative

US LBM; Springfield (MO); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s, divisions of US LBM Holdings, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to generate new sales and manage existing accounts across Missouri. You will promote products, provide quotes, and coordinate deliveries while building strong contractor relationships.

Requires 3 years of sales experience in building materials and a high school diploma or GED; a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50% are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Inform 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.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Negotiation

Blueprint reading

Estimating from blueprints

Calculator & computer

Strategic mindset

Plans and aligns

Business insight

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s combine over 150 years of trusted service and deep local relationships across Arkansas and Missouri to deliver top-tier building materials and customer-first solutions as part of the US LBM family. Build your future with us—where career advancement is supported through leadership development, cross-market opportunities, and a strong culture of growth.

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 required upon hire.

Travel Requirements

• 50% Travel.

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s, Divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC are equal opportunity employers. 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.