Ouside Sales

Position Summary

The primary function of the Outside Sales position is to be responsible for all sales activities from lead generation through close in an assigned territory. This person will develop and implement the agreed upon Company Marketing Plan. The individual will work toward the achievement of customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and long-term account goals in line with branch vision and values, and his/her own personal business goals.

Training will be given to the new employee in the following areas:
Product knowledge of building materials including: drywall, insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, construction tools, construction safety items, drywall compound, and accessories for the drywall industry.

• Responsible for all steps of sales process, including: preparing action plans by accounts and product line, effective search and follow-through of sales leads and new customers
• Identify and execute on opportunities for up-sell and cross-sell. Establish rapport with customers, building long-term, repeat customer relationships. Be proficient in product knowledge to assist the customer in buying decisions. Provide timely and accurate competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, sales, and pricing. Gather competitive market and pricing information

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to self-manage is critical, as well as extensive experience in all aspects of supplier relationship management. Knowledge of building materials and construction industry strongly preferred. Bachelor 0s degree preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Excel preferred. 3-5 years sales experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and customer service.
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  Servant leadership mindset, putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done. Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members. Promote an inclusive working environment and value diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 70% of the time. Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze sales and financial information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $37,500.00 to $75,000.00 annually. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, profit-sharing programs, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses…