Outside Sales Representative I

Builders FirstSource - Seneca, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Seneca, SC

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Outside Sales Representative I position at Builders FirstSource, Inc. is designed for individuals who are eager to develop their sales skills and contribute to the company's growth. Under direct supervision, the representative will engage with customers to provide exceptional sales and customer service. This role involves generating sales by understanding customer needs and design specifications, acting as a liaison between the inside design staff, production staff, and customers to create effective sales proposals. The representative will spend the majority of their time away from the employer's place of business, making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts for services and products. This hands-on experience is crucial for developing a deep understanding of effective sales techniques, industry familiarity, and comprehensive knowledge of the company's products and services. Additionally, the representative will have the opportunity to accompany more experienced Outside Sales Representatives or the Sales Manager on customer calls, which will provide valuable insights into effective sales and customer service techniques. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in sales within the wholesale and manufacturing sector, particularly in technical and scientific products.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company by providing sales and customer service.
• Generate sales by gathering data on customer needs and design specifications.
• Act as a liaison between inside design staff, production staff, and customers in developing sales proposals.
• Spend the majority of daily activities away from the employer's place of business making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts for services and products.
• Develop knowledge of effective sales techniques and familiarity with the industry and company products and services.
• Accompany more experienced Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to learn effective sales and customer service techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• 0 - 2 years of industry sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.