Contractor Sales
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Sales
Sales Representative, Business Development
Overview
PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.
Job title
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Contractor Sales
Salary
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Base salary of $63,105 - $80,315 depending on experience, plus a lucrative commission structure. Sales professionals meeting expectations typically earn $140K - $150K annually, with top performers exceeding that. No cap on earnings.
Schedule
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Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Location
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Tacoma, Washington
The Contractor Salesperson executes all aspects of our sales call process and strategies, with a primary focus on aggressive prospecting of new residential and commercial contractors. They will facilitate and coordinate business activities of accounts and executing PARR Sales initiatives. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with builders and general contractors which supports our vision to be the supplier of choice for all building material products in the Northwest.
This role reports to the Division Sales Manager. They interact daily with yard managers & employees (in-store and outside), and customers. They will interact regularly with support employees (Central Purchasing Department, Account Management Team, Human Resources Department, and IT Department.) as well as vendor representatives and industry associates.
Qualifications- 2 years sales experience preferred
- Prior experience in the building materials industry preferred
- Must have good driving record and ability to maintain the same
- Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
- Must be able to type 30+ WPM
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to speak, write, and read English required
- Class C Driver's License or reliable alternative transportation
- Knowledge of building materials and their uses
- Proven ability to develop relationships that translate into new business for PARR
- Knowledge of PARR purchasing principles, practices, and protocols
- Being prepared for individual and group sales meetings
- Ability to meet or exceed aggressive sales goals
- Ability to achieve aggressive sales goals and objectives
- Ability to work unsupervised and a desire for high level of responsibility
- Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively
- Ability to implement PARR's sales strategies and processes
- Ability to support PARR purchasing principles practices and protocols
- Ability to aggressively pursue company's best interest when selling to customers
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience dealing with customers
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to daily changing needs/demands of the PARR and its customers
- Must be flexible to different personality types and work habits, knowing that goals may be achieved in different ways
- Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy office environment
- Willingness to share department responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Perform other related duties as assigned
The working conditions for the contractor sales position are divided between time in an office with a desk and being out interacting with potential and current customers.
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
- Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day
- Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
- Must be able to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to drive a vehicle with clean driving record
- Both local and overnight travel may be required
We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. We offer industry-leading benefits and have been voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row:
- Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day…
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