Outside Sales Rep Lumber

$26,000 - $56,000/Yr

Unclassified - Broken Bow, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Broken Bow, NE

About the position

The Outside Sales Representative position is focused on generating and securing sales of building materials with both new and existing customers, aimed at increasing the company's profitability. This role operates under a "PAY FOR PERFORMANCE" model, offering uncapped earning potential, which means that the more sales you generate, the more you can earn. The representative will be responsible for promoting, selling, and securing new accounts while also servicing existing accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. In this role, the representative will facilitate customer product selection, assist customers in choosing the best products suited to their needs, and prepare and communicate price quotations, sale terms, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers and contractors. Additionally, the representative will estimate materials based on blueprints provided by customers and contractors, resolve any customer complaints or issues, and assist in the collection of accounts receivable. Participation in training sessions is also required to stay updated on product knowledge and sales techniques. The position requires a flexible schedule, including the possibility of working weekends, and involves both indoor and outdoor work environments. Physical demands include the ability to lift and move objects up to 100 pounds, as well as regular sitting, standing, and walking. This role is ideal for individuals looking to advance their sales careers in the building materials industry with significant earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Promote, sell, and secure new accounts.
• Facilitate customer product selection.
• Service existing accounts with necessary custom products, time, and information.
• Assist with product selection best suited to customer needs.
• Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, sale terms, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
• Estimate materials from blueprints provided by customers/contractors.
• Resolve customer complaints and issues.
• Assist in accounts receivable collection.
• Attend and participate in training, when required.
• Perform other assigned duties, responsibilities, or tasks.

Requirements

• Complete and pass a drug, alcohol, background screen and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Speak, write, and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Interpret written, oral, diagrams, and schedule-form instructions.
• Calculate figures and amounts (i.e., discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.).
• Utilize Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Learn and utilize Envisioneer™ software.