Outside Sales Representative

Mead Lumber Company Inc
Grandview, MO, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Mead Lumber , founded in 1910, is the leading provider of building materials to professional contractors and remodelers.

We have 54 locations across 9 Midwestern states. As 100% employee-owned , we continue to grow and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to grow their career.

Primary responsibility is to promote and sell construction materials and services to existing and prospective contractor customers.

We are looking for a dependable candidate with good communication skills and a drive to excel.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Learn company products, procedures, culture and customer service philosophy.
  • Learn proper procedures for orders, special orders, purchase orders, credit memo’s and receiving.
  • Develops relationships with existing and potential customers through personal and phone contact, ensuring completion of plan take-offs, bids and quotes, answering questions and solving problems.
  • Prepares and presents accurate sales proposals and quotes to prospective or current customers.
  • Maximizes the number of sales for existing market areas.
  • Provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times.
  • Research and provide accurate information to customers regarding proper materials and prices as well as technical information regarding application and specifications.
  • Performs job-site visits to ensure delivery and timely completion.
  • Ensures all projects generate appropriate profit margins to justify sale.
  • Coordinates all deliveries and credit pick-ups with yard dispatcher.
  • Attends activities and functions as a representative of company.
  • Develops process to track progress of customer’s projects and monitors progress.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Computer literacy.
  • Some knowledge of construction industry and local building codes preferred.
  • Previous sales experience preferred
  • Ability to read plans and truss layouts.
  • Current driver’s license, current automobile insurance and good driving record
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future / retirement that very few companies offer.

We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below :

Benefits :

  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
  • Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Merchandise Discounts

We are proud to be and equal opportunity employer. We are also a Drug Free Employer.

30+ days ago
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