Outside Sales, Sales Representative

Job Summary

We are seeking a positive, motivated, and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in prospecting new business and relationship building, while maintaining a strong commitment to meeting and exceeding sales targets.

• New Business Development:
  Identify and prospect clients within your assigned territory and develop & manage leads, through 8 – 10 daily sales appointments. Ensure timely follow‑up through the Lansing Sales Cycle.
• Customer Meetings:
  Meet face to face and educate contractors, remodelers, & builders on our products/services, demonstrating the value and benefits for their organization.
• Relationship Building:
  Establish and maintain long‑term relationships with new and existing clients, understanding their needs and proactively offering solutions.
• Sales Reporting:
  Utilize Salesforce to track and report on sales activities.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills; confident and persuasive demeanor. Ability to establish rapport & deliver on promises.
• Winning mindset: A relentless drive to drive new business and exceed sales targets.
• Time management:
  Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Customer‑obsessed:
  Passion for understanding and fulfilling client needs to help them grow their business using a solutions‑oriented approach.
• Integrity:
  History of strong ethical behavior and high integrity.

• 2+ years of experience in territory management, B2B outside sales, with a focus on new business development.
• Experience with CRM software to manage and track sales activity.
• Familiarity with Building Materials, Construction, or Wholesale Territory Sales.
• College degree preferred but not required.

• Base salary plus uncapped commission, with a strong focus on performance‑based incentives.
• Company car:
  Personal usage & all expenses paid.
• Laptop, cell phone & tablet.
• Ability to qualify for Annual Sales Incentive Trip.

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, Health Advocate and Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401(k) with employer match of 50% up to 15% of salary.
• Paid vacation & sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement & training programs.
• Paid holidays.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Health and wellness program.
• Company‑paid parental leave & life insurance.

Lansing Building Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a diverse team of qualified individuals.