Outside Sales Windows and Doors

Hayward Lumber Corporation; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave

No weekends

Job summary

Hayward Lumber Corporation in Salinas, CA is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative for doors and windows. The role emphasizes building customer relationships and driving sales through effective communication and expert advice.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years in door & window sales and possess strong negotiation and organizational skills. The position offers a commission structure along with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in door & window sales or commercial projects preferred.
• Some knowledge of building materials, building process, and local building codes.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer relationships through personal and phone contact.
• Prepare and present accurate sales proposals and quotes.
• Perform job-site visits to ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organization skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Outside Sales Representative - Doors and Windows

Classification: Hourly Draw + Commission

Pay Range: $50k - 150k

Location: Salinas, CA

Reports To: Area Sales Manager

About the Company:

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Join a wonderful industry where you help families build their dream home. Hayward provides training, education and mentorship to help you be successful and have the career you always wanted. LBM journal found that 70% of Outside Salespeople in our industry earn $50,000 to $100,000 per year in cash compensation a year. Hayward Lumber provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Mission:

We are the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919.

Position Summary:

This position focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships to drive sales of doors and windows. Key responsibilities include identifying and developing new business opportunities, preparing quotes and proposals, and providing expert advice on materials, pricing, and applications. The role involves frequent customer site visits, tracking project progress, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Success in this position requires strong knowledge of the lumber industry, building processes, and local codes, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Candidates should be motivated, customer-focused, and adept at managing multiple projects while achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with existing and potential customers through personal and phone contact, ensuring completion of plan take-offs, bids and quotes, answering questions and solving problems
• Proactively manage and maintain accurate sales team quote pipeline and order pipeline in BisTrack
• Prepare and present accurate sales proposals and quotes to prospective or current customers
• Provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times
• Research and provide accurate information to customers regarding proper materials and prices as well as technical information regarding application and specifications
• Perform job-site visits to ensure delivery and timely completion
• Ensure all projects generate appropriate profit margins to justify sales
• Coordinate all deliveries and credit pick-ups with yard dispatcher
• Attend activities and functions as a representative of the company
• Develop a process to track progress of customers’ projects
• Read, interpret and complete takeoffs from blueprints
• Review new and upcoming product information and inform customers of changes (product offering, pricing, assembly options, installation methods, etc.)

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in door & window sales, new construction and/or commercial projects is preferred
• Some knowledge of building materials, building process, and local building codes
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• No weekends