Outside Sales Representative

Kight Home Center; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Townsend Building Supply, a division of Carter Lumber, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Tallahassee, FL. You will identify sales opportunities, visit job sites, and assist contractors with product knowledge and installed sales services to drive growth.

The role emphasizes strong communication, customer relationship-building, and a proactive approach to meeting sales and profitability goals. A team-oriented mindset and flexibility to work weekends are important.

Qualifications

• Experience selling building materials to contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand construction practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Identify target customers and grow market share.
• Follow up on leads and monitor market trends to meet sales goals.
• Assist contractors with take-offs, scheduling, and delivery coordination.
• Maintain up-to-date information on customer product use and trends.

Skills

Sales to contractors

Blueprint reading

Team player

Flexible schedule

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

• 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

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!