Outside Sales Rep

Outside Sales Rep – Wholesale Distribution

We are looking for an outgoing and energetic Outside Sales Rep in the Lumber and Building Materials industry to join our growing team The Outside Sales Rep will be responsible for selling a wide variety of our building products through the achievement of opportunity-based sales. The Outside Sales Rep will reach business targets through effective management of designated territories and physical visits to customer and contractor sites and locations. The Outside Sales Rep will also develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain professionalism, integrity, passion, and top shelf communication to both internal and external customers.

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities for the Outside Sales Rep:

• Ensure delivery of target sales by meeting with customers and maintaining relationships
• Recommend service and product enhancements to improve sales potential
• Analyze plans and trends to ensure best assignment of territories, clients, and service distribution.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge by reviewing professional publications, participating in industry networks, and growing lasting client relationships
• Establish sales objectives by projecting expected sales volumes and forecasting.
• Remain relevant with economic indicators, changing trends, supply and demand shifts, and product mix.
• Positively contribute to full sales and customer service teams
• Develop and collaborate on long- and short-term sales strategies

Requirements of the Outside Sales Rep:

• Minimum 3-5+ years of Outside Sales or direct to contractor sales experience in the Lumber, Building Materials, and Construction industries.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and plan
• World class customer service skills
• Market experience and knowledge
• Ability to recognize the clients needs and sell within the catalog of products
• Budget development
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.