Outside Sales Representative

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Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee‑owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team‑oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership:
  As a 100% employee‑owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth:
  We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

The Outside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for promoting and selling construction materials and services to existing and prospective contractor customers. We are looking for a dependable candidate with good communication skills and a drive to excel.

$70,000 - $200,000 depending on experience.

• Learn company products, procedures, culture, and customer service philosophy.
• Learn proper procedures for orders, special orders, purchase orders, credit memo's and receiving.
• Develop relationships with existing and potential customers through personal and phone contact, ensuring completion of plan take-offs, bids and quotes, answering questions and solving problems.
• Prepare and present accurate sales proposals and quotes to prospective or current customers.
• Maximize the number of sales for existing market areas.
• Provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times.
• Research and provide accurate information to customers regarding proper materials and prices as well as technical information regarding application and specifications.
• Perform job‑site visits to ensure delivery and timely completion.
• Ensure all projects generate appropriate profit margins to justify sale.
• Coordinate all deliveries and credit pick-ups with yard dispatcher.
• Attend activities and functions as a representative of company.
• Develop a process to track progress of customer’s projects and monitor progress.

• Must have sales and industry experience.
• Must be comfortable initiating contact with potential customers to generate new business.
• Computer literacy.
• Some knowledge of construction industry and local building codes preferred.
• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Ability to read plans and truss layouts.
• Construction background a plus.
• Current driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and good driving record.
• Self‑starter with a great attitude and willingness to help others.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
• Must be professional, personable, and detail‑oriented.

• Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development
• Building Materials