What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative - Building Materials position at Rice Lumber Company?
Pay: $70,000 base salary plus commission
Rice Lumber Company is looking for a motivated Outside Sales Representative to join our growing team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with local contractors and helping them successfully complete their projects by providing the right materials, advice, and support.
If you have a background in construction, building materials, or contractor sales and enjoy working directly with customers in the field, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
As an Outside Sales Representative, you’ll work closely with contractors to support their projects from planning through completion.
Responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining relationships with local contractors and builders
- Identifying new sales opportunities through job site visits, calls, and networking
- Preparing quotes, estimates, and material take-offs
- Assisting customers with product selection and project planning
- Coordinating with sales support and yard teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment
- Following up on sales leads and maintaining consistent customer communication
- Helping contractors stay on schedule by ensuring timely material deliveries
- Staying informed on product updates, market trends, and new building solutions
- Meeting or exceeding sales and profitability goals
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate brings a combination of industry knowledge, sales ability, and strong customer relationships.
Qualifications include:
- Knowledge of building materials and construction practices required
- Prior sales or customer service experience required
- Experience estimating building materials or completing take-offs required
- Ability to read blueprints required
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Basic math skills including geometry and fundamental arithmetic
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management abilities
- Comfortable prospecting and developing new business through calls and job site visits
Benefits:
At Rice Lumber Company, we value our employees and strive to create a positive work environment. We offer the following benefits:
- Full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with the ability to opt into life, accident, and disability insurance
- 401K Retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive pay based on experience
Application Process:
If you are ready to join our team, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in the position. You can apply directly through Indeed, our website at https://lp.ricelumber.com/careers or email your application to info@ricelumber.com. We will review applications and contact qualified candidates for interviews.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Building materials or construction: 1 year (Required)
- Prior sales or customer service: 1 year (Required)
- Estimating building materials or completing take-offs: 1 year (Required)
- Reading construction blueprints: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Shelburne, VT 05482 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000