Outside Sales

Description

Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. delivers confidence through our products and our people. We are seeking a results-oriented Outside Salesperson to join our Building Materials team. This role is responsible for managing existing accounts while working to develop new business across a range of construction projects. This role works closely with the inside sales team, working as a liaison between customers, sub-contractors and sales staff. This self-starter will possess excellent communication and organization skills and the drive to achieve goals.

A Typical Day:

· Call on existing accounts to maintain relationships, sell and respond to customer needs.

· Continuous prospecting and developing new business accounts.

· Visit with contractors onsite to verify materials and provide assistance as needed.

· Review customer plans and complete material takeoffs.

· Execution of detailed monthly sales and gross profit goals.

· Maintain a high level of customer service through organization of tasks and responsibilities.

· Active participation in various new home builder and remodeling organizations.

· Build effective relationships with team members and key stakeholders.

· Monitor and maintain the status of projects through the building process.

Requirements

· 2+ years of sales experience or account management experience.

· Demonstrated work in growing new business.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design layouts.

· Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of customers, verbally and written.

· Ability to resolve conflict and manage difficult conversations.

· Knowledge of the new home building process and building materials.

· Valid driver’s license.

· Some evening and weekend work when required.

Preferred Experience

· Have worked with sales and profit goals in a commission based pay system.

· Experience with new home building, building materials and remodeling processes.

· Knowledge of Microsoft office, BisTrack and IOS applications.

All offers are contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment testing, including: background check, drug and alcohol screen and applicable fitness test.

STAR LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.