Builders FirstSource · 19 hours ago
Outside Sales Representative- Lumber
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$36K/yr - $36K/yr
0+ years expBuilders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, and they are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join their LA Team. The role involves providing sales and customer service at customer sites, generating sales by understanding customer needs, and facilitating effective communication between customers and the company.
Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develops knowledge of effective sales techniques, familiarity with industry and understanding of products and services, as well as knowledge of policies and procedures
Attends company-sponsored training programs, as well as conferences, trade shows and meetings of professional organizations to expand knowledge
Accompanies more experienced Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques
Develops understanding of customer’s needs and matches those needs with company products and services
Presents to customer’s information on various products and services offered by the company
Identifies potential customers and develops understanding how products and services will meet their needs
Pursues leads and gathers market intelligence on opportunities and competitors
Develops sales presentations for current and prospective customers, subject to review and approval by Sales Manager or more senior Outside Sales Rep
Conducts sales presentations to provide customers clarification how the company can meet their specific requirements
Prepares product quotes for customers
Prepares required recurring and special reports, forms or other documentation
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or coworkers
Attends periodic safety meetings as required and may recommend changes to improve safety procedures
Carries out other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
0 – 2 years industry sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective presentation skills
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
Professionalism, diplomacy and tact to portray a positive manner
Ability to quickly develop expertise in company products, services, policies, procedures and practices
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Office Suite
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or related field
Benefits
Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
Company
Builders FirstSource
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05B2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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