Outside Sales Lumber Representative

Hayward Lumber
Redwood City, CA
Category Customer Service
Job Description
Role Overview

This position focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships to drive sales of lumber and building materials. Key responsibilities include identifying and developing new business opportunities, preparing quotes and proposals, and providing expert advice on materials, pricing, and applications.

What You Will Do

Develop relationships with existing and potential customers, manage sales team quote pipeline and order pipeline, prepare and present sales proposals and quotes, and provide customers with knowledgeable and courteous service.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this position requires strong knowledge of the lumber industry, building processes, and local codes, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Candidates should be motivated, customer-focused, and adept at managing multiple projects while achieving sales targets.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years' experience in sales, new construction and/or commercial projects
  • Some knowledge of building materials, building process, and local building codes
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
  • Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave
  • No weekends
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