Outside Sales Representative, Experienced

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc; Oak Forest, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity theft保护

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

QXO, a leading distributor and installer of building products, is seeking an accomplished outside sales professional to drive new business opportunities across our territory. You will sell roofing, siding, windows, and waterproofing materials to contractors and commercial customers, while building a robust pipeline and closing 20–30 new customer wins annually.

You will travel extensively, conduct in-person calls, and collaborate with branch operations and support teams to ensure a seamless

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of outside sales or business development experience
• Experience in building materials, wholesale distribution, or related industry preferred
• Proven success navigating complex sales cycles and closing high-value opportunities
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and consultative selling skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• High comfort level with technology, including CRM tools and mobile devices
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively within the territory

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained new business growth by prospecting and securing new customer opportunities.
• Sell exterior building products to contractors, builders, and commercial customers.
• Meet or exceed sales, margin, and new customer targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective customers and industry partners.
• Conduct in-person sales calls, jobsite visits, and meetings to assess needs.
• Navigate complex sales cycles and multi-location opportunities.
• Coordinate with branch operations, supply chain, and support teams for onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline in CRM.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity for growth opportunities.
• Handoff secured accounts to Account Executives for continuity.
• Model prospecting discipline and professional sales execution.
• Deepen product knowledge and consultative selling skills.
• Travel extensively within the assigned market.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Consultative selling

Communication

Organization

Time management

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Salesforce

Job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you'll do

• Drive sustained new business growth by prospecting, identifying, and securing new customer opportunities across the assigned territory.
• Sell exterior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, and waterproofing materials, to contractors, builders, and commercial customers.
• Meet or exceed assigned sales, margin, and expectations for up to approximately 20-30 new customer wins annually through disciplined pipeline and opportunity management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective customers, influencers, and industry partners to expand market presence.
• Conduct in-depth, in-person sales calls, jobsite visits, and customer meetings to assess needs and position value-based solutions.
• Navigate more complex sales cycles, including larger opportunities, multi-location customers, and competitive environments.
• Partner closely with branch operations, supply chain, and customer support teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new customers.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of sales activity, opportunities, and pipeline in Salesforce or other CRM tools.
• Proactively analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Execute effective handoffs of newly secured accounts to Account Executives, ensuring continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a role model for prospecting discipline, professionalism, and sales execution within the field.
• Continue to deepen product knowledge, technical expertise, and consultative selling skills.
• Travel extensively within the assigned market to pursue and close new business opportunities.

What you'll bring

• 3-7 years of successful outside sales or business development experience, with a proven track record of new customer acquisition.
• Strong experience in construction, building materials, wholesale distribution, or a related industry preferred.
• Proven success navigating complex sales cycles and closing higher-value opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• High comfort level with technology, including CRM tools, mobile devices, and digital sales resources.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

What you'll earn

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Salary Range:

USD $55,000.00 - USD $94,000.00 /Yr.