Outside Sales Representative Building​/Lumber

Overview

Outside Sales Representative Building/Lumber – We are looking for an outgoing and energetic Outside Sales Rep in the Lumber and Building Materials industry to join our growing team. The Outside Sales Rep will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets. You will utilize building materials knowledge, particularly in lumber, trusses, and exterior building products, to communicate and demonstrate value to customers.

The role involves reaching business targets through management of designated territories and in-person visits to customer and contractor sites.

• Ensure delivery of target sales by meeting with customers and maintaining relationships
• Recommend service and product enhancements to improve sales potential
• Analyze plans and trends to ensure best assignment of territories, clients, and service distribution
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing professional publications, participating in industry networks, and growing lasting client relationships
• Establish sales objectives by projecting expected sales volumes and forecasting
• Remain relevant with economic indicators, changing trends, supply and demand shifts, and product mix
• Positively contribute to full sales and customer service teams
• Develop and collaborate on long- and short-term sales strategies

• Minimum 2+ years of Outside Sales or Account Management experience
• Strong knowledge of lumber, trusses, and exterior building materials
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with customers
• Highly motivated and results-oriented
• Strong negotiation and closing skills

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Transportation, Logistics and Storage

Apply now or contact directly  (call/text). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.