Carter Lumber
Building materials supplier offering lumber, millwork, and building products to construction professionals.
Outside Sales Representative
Sell and manage building material projects while building contractor relationships
Job Highlights
About the Role
Sales representatives collaborate with every department—from the yard and dispatch office to middle management and market vice presidents—to sell the full line of building materials and installed services to local contractors, builders, and remodelers. After closing a sale, you will manage the job, maintain the customer relationship, visit job sites as needed, keep product‑use data current, and troubleshoot issues. Success depends on proven sales strategies, strong follow‑through, and heavy communication. • Generate sales of building materials and installed services to local contractors, builders, and remodelers. • Manage sold projects, maintain client relationships, and address on‑site issues. • Collect and update customer product usage and market trend information. • Create material estimates, quotes, and process special orders. • Open new accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis. • Read blueprints and produce material take‑off lists. • Attend HBA, builder, and company events as required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸sales generation
- ▸project management
- ▸customer relations
- ▸material estimates
- ▸take‑off lists
- ▸account development
What You Bring
• Work independently with strong planning and organizational abilities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Requirements
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸independent
- ▸planning
Benefits
The role offers a salary plus uncapped commission, providing limitless earning potential, and includes comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees such as health, dental, vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) match, paid vacation and holidays, vendor incentives, and clear pathways for advancement. Military applicants are especially encouraged to apply. • Health, dental, and vision insurance (single and family) after 30 days. • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage. • Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D, with optional supplemental life insurance. • 401(k) plan with company match. • Paid vacation time and holidays. • Vendor incentives and internal promotion opportunities.
Work Environment
Field