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Outside Sales Representative

84 Lumber

The Role

Overview

Sell 84 Lumber products/services, build relationships, meet sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • sales reporting
  • lead generation
  • sales forecasting
  • product demo
  • special orders
  • material estimates

Tasks

-Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems. -Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest. -Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads. -Provides periodic territory sales forecasts. -Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs. -Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs. -Sourcing special orders. -The Outside Sales Representative (“OSR”) will customarily and regularly sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele away from 84 Lumber stores and other locations. This position is responsible for continuing positive customer relationships and identifying new potential customers. This position is also responsible for achieving predetermined sales goals at an acceptable margin -Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale. -Creating material estimates.

Requirements

  • prints
  • interpersonal
  • analytical
  • sales
  • negotiation
  • detail

What You Bring

-Reading prints. -Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. -Excellent sales and negotiation skills. -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible”.84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you! At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months. -Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care -Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days -Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits) -Holiday pay -Medical, dental and vision insurance -Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential)

The Company

About 84 Lumber

-Specializes in providing high-quality lumber, plywood, and other construction materials for residential and commercial projects. -Offers a wide range of products, including doors, windows, and roofing supplies, to contractors, builders, and home improvement projects. -Well-known for a customer-first approach, providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of various construction projects. -Expanding with locations across the U.S., is a key player in the building material distribution industry. -Committed to providing products that ensure the durability and longevity of residential and commercial structures.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Single-family residences

Multifamily residences

Building materials supply

Framing

Insulation

Siding

Windows

Roofing

Decking

Drywall

Engineered wood products

Environmental

Disaster relief

Municipal

Sustainable building materials