Account Manager - Outside Sales

Location 2385 North Belfast Avenue,Augusta, ME, 04330,United States

Hancock Lumber is looking for an experienced Account Manager to grow our presence throughout Maine's Capital Region and surrounding markets. This is an opportunity to represent one of Maine's most respected building material suppliers while building your own book of business with the support of an industry-leading brand. You'll receive a full-time take-home company truck, a guaranteed salary during your first year as you establish your territory, and the freedom to manage your accounts like an owner.

As an Outside Sales Account Manager, you ll be responsible for developing and managing relationships with:

• Remodeling contractors
• Commercial contractors
• Property management firms
• Framing contractors
• Specialty trade professionals

Responsibilities include:

• Growing market share throughout the Capital Region and surrounding territories
• Maintaining and expanding existing customer relationships
• Prospecting and securing new contractor accounts
• Visiting jobsites and customer offices
• Developing material packages and project solutions
• Working closely with estimating, operations, dispatch, and inside sales teams
• Identifying opportunities across lumber, building materials, millwork, components, and specialty products
• Becoming the first call customers make when they need a trusted pa rtner

Requirements

• Outside Sales Experience
• Building materials, lumber, millwork, construction products, or related industry experience
• Proven ability to develop and manage customer relationships
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Valid driver s license

Preferred:

• Existing relationships within Maine contractor community
• Experience working with residential and/or commerical builders
• Estimating or project management experience
• Deep understanding of the building process and construction materials

Why Experienced Sales Professionals Join Hancock Lumber:

• Up to 12 months of guaranteed salary while building your pipeline
• Full-time take-home company truck
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Established customer base plus new business opportunities
• Strong operational, estimating, delivery, and yard support
• Local decision making and family ownership
• Industry-leading culture built on trust, respect, and accountability
• Autonomy to run your territory and develop customer relationships your way
• Unique culture focused on safety, shared leadership, and respect for all voices
• Work-life balance, consistent schedules (40-hour average work week and no nights or weekends)
• Insurance options including health, dental, life, short term disability and additional voluntary benefits such as accidental insurance for you and/or family members
• 401(k) plan with a company discretionary match and free access to investment advisors
• Paid time off for vacation, sick/flex time, holidays, childbirth, and bereavement
• Employee discount on building materials
• Clothing allowance, footwear reimbursement, and year-end awards and recognition