What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside sales position at WRIGHT LUMBER & MILLWORK?
Wright Lumber & Millwork is looking for a motivated, experienced Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder sales throughout our market.
This position is ideal for someone who knows the lumber and building materials industry, enjoys building relationships with contractors, and wants the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through commission.
What You'll Do
- Develop new business with custom home builders, residential general contractors, remodelers, and other professional contractors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
- Prospect for new accounts through jobsite visits, phone calls, referrals, networking, and in-person meetings
- Identify opportunities to increase sales with current customers
- Provide quotes and assist customers with lumber, millwork, windows, doors, siding, decking, and other building materials
- Follow up on quotes and actively work to close sales
- Coordinate with inside sales, estimating, purchasing, and delivery teams
- Maintain regular contact with customers and become their go-to building-material supplier
- Manage your territory and sales pipeline with a strong focus on growth
- Meet and exceed established sales and gross-profit goals
What We're Looking For
- Lumber, building materials, construction, or contractor sales experience strongly preferred
- Existing contractor relationships are a major plus
- Strong understanding of residential construction and building materials
- Self-motivated and comfortable prospecting for new business
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Competitive, goal-oriented attitude
- Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Basic computer and quoting/order-entry skills
Compensation
- Starting base salary: $50,000 per year
- Commission with base salary
- Strong earning potential for salespeople who develop and maintain a successful book of business
We are looking for someone who doesn't want to simply maintain existing accounts. We want a salesperson who is motivated to build relationships, win new contractors, grow their book of business, and increase sales year after year.
About Wright Lumber & Millwork
Wright Lumber & Millwork is an independent lumberyard serving professional contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners throughout the Buffalo, Minnesota area. We provide lumber, millwork, windows, doors, siding, decking, and other building materials backed by knowledgeable service and a local team.
If you have experience in building-material sales and are looking for an opportunity where your income can grow with your performance, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant sales experience.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- lumberyard sales: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, MN 55313 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000