Outside Sales Representative
Southeast LBM Holdco LLC
- Indian Mound, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and expand sales volume within existing and prospective customer base utilizing all available resources.
- Evaluate customers' current and future needs and build productive, long-lasting relationships.
- Establish new customers.
- Research accounts and generate or follow through on sales leads.
- Forecast sales, develop "out of the box" sales strategies/models, and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Follow up with customers on bids, orders, delivery, and product condition.
- Provide sales reports to management using financial and statistical data.
- Meet personal and team sales targets.
- Address service concerns promptly and provide solutions.
- Work closely with other Sales employees and the Supply Chain team.
- Occasionally visit job sites, coordinate deliveries, and assess the safety of delivering materials.
- Remain on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth.
- Other reasonable directives, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime with or without notice.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to drive sales.
- Detail-oriented with strong time-management and organization skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read blueprints and evaluate needed materials.
- Self-motivated and driven while working to achieve team results.
- Problem-solver with a proactive approach.
- Ability to achieve targets.
- Strong relationship skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in managing sales and a book of business.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in building materials or construction.
- Proven track record of achieving sales quotas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the construction industry, specifically on millwork (windows, doors, trim, etc.), and an understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
- Clean driving record and valid driver's license.