Outside Sales Representative

Job Details

Job Location
BOONE, NC - BOONE, NC

Position Type
Full Time

Travel Percentage
Road Warrior

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Sales

Specialty Building Products is a people first organization. U.S. LUMBER is an SBP Brand.

You may be wondering, why should I join Specialty Building Products?

• We live our Core Values and they reflect what we actually believe and how we actually behave. They are who we are. You are joining a team that is built upon a strong culture and standards for success.
• Flexibility is offered here; we trust in the expertise, skills, and actions of our employees. This role offers a work schedule that fits your needs.
• We welcome you to something bigger than yourself with all the tools necessary to excel in your role.
• Grow with us; we offer a career, not just a job. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us.

Perks of working at Specialty Building Products:

• Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 Weeks PTO/Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time

Job Summary:

Selling products to new and current customers prospect and generate new business, cold calling on new accounts to generate new permanent sales, educate customers on new products or product lines. The hours and level of responsibility may vary by geographical location or product line.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Complete prospecting activities to establish first and follow up appointments with customer decision makers through cold calls, lead generation, referrals, networking.
• Must also maintain a current customer base.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers.
• Educate current customers on new products or product lines.
• Determine new customer needs and propose appropriate level of product sales.
• Interacts with existing and new customers to increase sales of product.
• Identify and resolves any customer issues and problems.
• Travel to customers and trade shows to present products.
• May assist Corporate Accounting with collection of payment.
• Responsible for upkeep on company vehicle maintenance and professional vehicle presentation.
• Other duties, as assigned and requested by management

Required Credentials:

• Three to five years of outside sales (business-to-business) experience, with lumber industry preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills including service-oriented telephone manner.
• Must possess good business presentation, selling principles, negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-starter, pro-active, and the ability to take initiative.
• Must have basic math and analytical skills.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

For more information on U.S. LUMBER, please visit www.uslumber.com

Or text sbpinfo to 97211 to speak with a recruiting assistant

U.S. LUMBER GROUP LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of U.S. LUMBER GROUP LLC. not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.