La Crosse Lumber Co · 3 weeks ago
Outside Sales Representative - Lumber
Marshall, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLa Crosse Lumber Co is a locally owned and operated business seeking an Outside Sales Representative to build relationships with contractor and builder customers. The role involves providing excellent customer service and meeting sales targets while maintaining accurate records and understanding customer needs.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturingRetailWholesale
Responsibilities
Meet with new and current customers to understand their needs and find solutions
Keep management up to date on existing orders
Maintain accurate records of leads, sales, and customer accounts
Read blueprints and prepare or assist in preparing materials take-off lists
Present accurate quotes and sales proposals to customers in a timely and professional manner
Ensure quotes offer value to customers while maintaining appropriate profit margins
Help the company meet or exceed sales targets
Work with inside sales staff to ensure accurate pricing, delivery, and invoicing of customer orders
Provide customers with accurate and well-researched product information, including application and specifications
Visit job sites regularly to ensure product delivery and provide continued customer support
Have an understanding of the building industry's best practices, from the framing and rough-in to finishing materials
Stay current on local building codes, industry norms, new products, and product specifications. This may include attending training and industry events
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, inside sales staff, and store personnel
Monitor the competition’s pricing, product offering, services, fees, and marketing efforts so that our company stays competitive
Investigate and resolve customer issues with our products or services in a timely manner
May be responsible for helping pull and deliver products to customer job sites
Support and educate all company sales personnel in the outside sales process
Qualification
Required
Positive attitude and good work ethic
Self-motivated and driven to meet sales goals
Comfortable interacting with both new and existing customers
Ability to work flexible hours based on customer needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Willingness to learn new products and processes to keep up with changes in the industry
Well-developed selling and relationship management skills
Benefits
Locally owned and operated
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee discounts
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company car
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Company
La Crosse Lumber Co
La Crosse Lumber Co is a building materials company based out of Louisiana, Missouri, United States.
Founded in 1882
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase