Outside Sales Representative

Overview

Join to apply for the Outside Sales Representative role at Badger Building Center
. The position is based in Vancouver, Washington and is part of the TAL Building Centers family of stores.

We help build better communities by providing guidance for innovative, smart building solutions. Our mission and core values drive everything we do.

• We Are the Guide
• We Are Courteous
• We Are Ambitious
• We Are Accountable
• We Are Safe

Outside based and accountable for transaction growth for assigned accounts and prospecting new customers. Manage the sales process from end-to-end: negotiate all deal phases and manage the closing process.

• Identify and develop potential customers and make effective sales presentations.
• Establish relationships with potential customers and assess their requirements to offer tailored solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring their needs are met and concerns are addressed promptly.
• Observe work in progress at construction sites to determine material needs.
• Consult with customers to determine functional and spatial requirements and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs and building time.
• Prepare estimates and process all quotes, purchase orders, tickets, changes, invoices, etc. while following Quote Management Guidelines.
• Achieve greatest gross margin dollar potential on all sales.
• Assist with customer service problems, such as credits, refunds, returns and exchanges.
• Communicate and coordinate with yard, store, and office personnel to ensure execution of the sales order to provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Handle special orders and assignments.
• Assist credit department to ensure all credit requirements have been met.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal team members.
• Maintain current customer base and increase wallet share.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Employer paid vision, life and other insurance.
• Excellent paid time off, including birthday!
• 401k employer contribution up to 5% of base pay.
• Strong commitment to training, professional development and career advancement.
• Product discounts.
• Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, voluntary benefits.

• Minimum education of High School or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge with a minimum of 5 years’ selling experience in the building materials industry; preferably with a manufacturer, independent sales representative, or distributor.
• Must be able to work as a team and communicate effectively.
• Must have knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and Point of Sale Programs.

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bending, or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May require exerting up to 80 pounds of force seldom and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.

TAL Building Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.