What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Big C Lumber?
Join Our Family as an Outside Sales Representative – Big C Lumber, Schoolcraft, MI
Are you looking for a company that cares about you and your family, the community, and the environment - and likes to have some fun too? At Big C Lumber, we’re more than a building materials supplier – we’re a family-owned business with over 100 years of stability, strong community ties, and a reputation for putting people first. Discover more about the Big C Lumber culture here: https://bigclumber.com/aboutus/community
About the Role: Outside Sales Representative
We’re looking for a motivated, customer-focused Outside Sales Representative to join our team in Schoolcraft, MI. In this role, you’ll work directly with professional builders, remodelers, and serious DIYers, helping them find the right building materials to bring their projects to life.
Your top priority? Delivering exceptional customer service while building strong relationships and driving growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide knowledgeable sales support to builders, remodelers, and homeowners
- Grow and expand both new and existing customer relationships
- Perform accurate material takeoffs and blueprint readings
- Complete on-site job inspections and coordinate timely deliveries
- Achieve sales and margin goals while maintaining accurate records and reports
- Clearly communicate with customers, team members, and suppliers
- Maintain a company vehicle in excellent condition
- Tackle special projects assigned by management
- Always prioritize safety and customer satisfaction
What We’re Looking For:
- 5 years of experience in the building materials industry
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and material takeoffs
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and use our in-house software
- High school diploma or GED preferred
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
- 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
If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and want to work for a company that invests in its people, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and join the Big C Lumber family!