Outside Sales Representative

Position Summary

If you know anything about the construction business, you know that getting the right products to the right site on time and safely is the benchmark of success.

It is both challenging and rewarding work. We are Team Convoy, we are a distributor of construction materials, we supply roofing, building envelope and below grade materials and we want folks with great people skills on our team because, in the end people make all the difference.

We are looking for a motivated, and professional Outside Sales Representative who enjoys the challenge of building our reputation and business development.

This position will be reporting to our Pasco located at 1865 N Commercial Avenue. If you wish to have a career in a fast-paced industry join our team!

The Offer

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare we offer multiple options, and Convoy picks up a generous portion of single, couple or family coverage
• Insurance benefits and employee assistance program
• 401K save for retirement with a traditional 401K account or Roth 401K you are eligible after 90 days of employment, and Convoy matches a portion of your contribution
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid training / tuition reimbursement
• Overtime available in peak periods
• Internal Promotions

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify prospects and develop new accounts
• Identify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing, and selling strategies
• Sell products by establishing contacts and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer service
• Provide project quotations on a timely basis, maintain project files, and quotation follow up
• Conduct job site visits on a consistent basis
• Interact regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all products
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Achieve defined sales targets
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;

establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies

Ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes : business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clientsvisiting job sites for specifications, productsmeeting with installers for potential clients
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical data
• Able to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
• Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours to make contact with contractors. Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
• Able to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format
• Bilingual in English and Spanish an asset

Company Overview

Convoy Supply, founded in 1972, is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America.

Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Convoy Supply Inc. provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, familial or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Last updated : 2024-04-28