Strategic Field Sales Rep – Building Materials

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to generate and secure new sales while maintaining existing accounts in Illinois and adjacent regions. The role involves promoting products, preparing quotes, and coordinating deliveries with contractors and customers.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of sales experience in building materials. The position entails travel around the Chicagoland area and beyond (approximately 50%).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with ability to estimate from blueprints.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Negotiation

Estimating from blueprints

Strategic mindset

Planning and prioritizing

Business insight

Collaboration

Effective communication

Mobility in yards/plant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calculator

Computer

Job description

Hines, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to generate and secure new sales while maintaining existing accounts in Illinois and adjacent regions. The role involves promoting products, preparing quotes, and coordinating deliveries with contractors and customers.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of sales experience in building materials. The position entails travel around the Chicagoland area and beyond (approximately 50%).