What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Big C Lumber?
OUTSIDE SALES
Big C Lumber in Schoolcraft, MI is currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative. This is a full-time position with benefits. Knowledge of building materials and a minimum of 5 years industry experience is required. Must be proficient in takeoffs and blueprint reading.
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Big C Lumber is a local, family-owned company looking for people who want to be a part of our family. We are a stable 105-year-old company!
Why choose Big C Lumber? Discover the many perks and benefits you and your family will enjoy when you join our team:
- 401k with 100% match options
- Health care and dental plan
- Company paid life and disability insurance plans
- Paid holidays
- Competitive pay
- Promote from within policy
- A generous employee discount on our products
- Company cell phone provided for most positions
- Fitbit health initiative
- Big C Lumber branded online apparel store - free apparel upon hire
- Very liberal paid time off policy
- Fun family events such as camping trips and baseball games
- Career Development Program
- New position training program - no experience necessary
- A culture of embracing new technology to further our ability to communicate and service our customers
- A culture of giving back as we support local charities and programs in the communities we serve
Outside Sales Essential Functions:
- #1 priority is to ensure customer satisfaction while never compromising safety
- Building material sales to professional builders, remodelers, and serious do-it-yourselfers.
- Develop and attain sales and margin goals
- Expand customer base
- Expand sales within current customer base
- Complete frequent on-site job inspections
- Maintain company vehicle
- Coordinate deliveries
- Maintain appropriate records
- Provide accurate, timely quotations
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers
- Perform any special assignment/projects as required by the contractor sales manager, general manager
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience
- Proficient in takeoff's and blueprint reading
Requirements/Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license
- Advanced estimating and blueprint reading skills
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivation
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move 40 lbs.
- Ability to coordinate as well as work in a team
- Ability to learn in-house software