What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Materials Sales Professional position at Breckenridge and Edwards Building Centers?
Breckenridge and Edwards Building Centers Overview
We are a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, serving 37 states from more than 500 locations. Our team of over 15,000 employees is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our customers.
Job Opportunity
The Outside Sales Representative plays a critical role in generating and securing new sales to increase profitability. This position involves maintaining existing accounts while generating new business through cold calls and following leads.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promoting and selling new accounts for the company.
- Providing existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
- Assisting with product selection to meet customer needs.
- Preparing and coordinating price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations.
- Resolving customer complaints and problems.
- Assisting in account receivable collections.
- Coordinating project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
- Preparing and inputting orders as necessary.
- Informing the company of competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
- Maintaining current knowledge of sales performance and margin goals.
- Researching and ordering special products as needed.
- Estimating materials from blueprints supplied by customers.
- Ensuring compliance with Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreements.
- Complying with the company's attendance policy.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 years of sales experience in building materials or a related industry required.
- Knowledge of building materials industry and products, with negotiation skills.
- Ability to estimate from blueprints and use calculator/computer.
- Strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Business acumen and collaboration skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Travel Requirements: 50% travel.
Breckenridge and Edwards Building Centers is an equal-opportunity employer. We adhere to all laws and regulations regarding employment discrimination.
