Outside Sales Trainee

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Lansing Building Products has supplied professional contractors with high-quality building products since its founding in 1955. Led by third generation President & CEO Hunter Lansing, we remain true to the family values and mission of Respect, Service and Excellence in everything we do. A certified Great Place To Work™, Lansing has nearly 2,000 associates in 112 branches serving customers in 35 states along with Home Office locations in Richmond, VA and Waltham, MA.

We exist to make a positive impact in people’s lives and are focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our associates and our customers.

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a growing company in the building materials industry!

This is an entry level position for a focused, driven, and motivated individual that has little to no sales experience. This program lasts 8-12 months with our goal being to develop future Outside Sales Representatives and leaders for our company. Interested applicants must be willing to relocate after successful completion of the Outside Sales Trainee program.

• Live our mission statement
• Promote and sell Lansing's products and services
• Utilize showroom as a sales tool to assist customers
• Help develop the growth of the branch by supporting inside and outside sales team in securing new business through B2B sales of siding windows, gutter, and other exterior building products
• Cultivate and manage customer relationships
• Educate customers on Lansing’s products and services
• Help customers increase business while improving their profits
• Opportunity to advance into outside sales or management positions at locations across the country

• Must be open to future relocation as part of this program
• Demonstrated interest in sales, based on previous jobs or on academic preparation
• High energy, self-motivated, and hungry for success
• All-around business professional with exceptional telephone etiquette
• Willing to go the "extra mile" to provide a high level of customer service
• Must be able to work well individually and on a team
• Strong communication and social skills
• Ability to build quick rapport and develop long-term relationships with customers
• Committed to setting and achieving goals
• College degree (preferred, but not required)

Pay: $55k+

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• Coverage to support your overall well-being:Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contributions, Health Advocate and EAP
• Investment in your future:Competitive 401k, Employer Match of 50% up to 15% of salary
• Culture:Great Place to Work Certified every year since 2019
• Work/Life Balance:Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Growth/Development:Tuition Reimbursement & Training Programs

• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness program

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