Outside Sales Rep

Outside Sales Rep – Contractor Sales

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Outside Sales Rep in the Lumber and Building Materials space to become a key member of our expanding team! In this role, you will be tasked with developing and nurturing customer relationships, uncovering new business prospects, and meeting sales goals. Leveraging your expertise in building materials, you will effectively convey and showcase the benefits of our client's products to customers. The Outside Sales Representative will drive business success by efficiently managing assigned territories and conducting on-site visits to customer locations.

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities for the Outside Sales Rep:

Ensure delivery of target sales by meeting with customers and maintaining relationships

Recommend service and product enhancements to improve sales potential

Analyze plans and trends to ensure best assignment of territories, clients, and service distribution.

Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing professional publications, participating in industry networks, and growing lasting client relationships

Establish sales objectives by projecting expected sales volumes and forecasting.

Remain relevant with economic indicators, changing trends, supply and demand shifts, and product mix.

Positively contribute to full sales and customer service teams

Develop and collaborate on long- and short-term sales strategies

Requirements of the Outside Sales Rep:

Minimum 3-5+ years of Outside Sales or Account Management experience

Strong knowledge of lumber and building materials

Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with customers

Highly motivated and results-oriented

Strong negotiation and closing skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.