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Territory Sales Representative - Lumber & Building Materials
NH, ME, MA
Our client is a well-established building materials manufacturer and distributor that is known for its high-quality lumber, cedar, decking, siding, and trim products.
We have been engaged to help them find a driven Territory Sales Representative to take over their existing accounts and grow their market share in New Hampshire and the coastal areas of Maine and Massachusetts, and select areas of VT.
Does This Sound Like You?
A results-driven sales professional who is constantly looking for ways to improve themselves and their results
A relationship builder who enjoys connecting with customers and understanding their needs
A motivated self-starter who thrives on autonomy and strategic sales development
Someone who appreciates a family-oriented company culture with strong growth opportunities
The Experience We’d Love To See :
Success developing and managing relationships with lumberyards
Exposure to premium wood and composite products
Understanding of “lumber math”, also known as board foot calculation
Past experience selling value added distribution products and solutions
What You’ll Get To Do :
Take over an existing territory that has room to grow
Cover a territory that can have you home each night most of the time
Work for a company that uses The Best Places To Work survey to guide their employee experience
Work for a leadership team that has had a great deal of success taking driven, early career sales professionals and turning them into hire earning Territory Sales Representatives
Why You Want This Opportunity :
Sell innovative, high-quality products that stand out in the market. You’ll be a trusted advisor to your customers, helping them choose the right solutions while providing exceptional service
If you’re in the first few years of your career and looking for a place to grow, this company provides a clear path forward
You’ll have the freedom to manage your territory like it’s your own business, but with the backing of a well-established company that provides the tools, training, and support to help you succeed
This role is perfect for someone who loves working with people, has a passion for high-quality building materials, and wants to build a sales career in an industry that values expertise and relationships
Customers expect more than just a transaction—they want insight, service, and reliability. You'll differentiate yourself by offering a true white-glove experience, ensuring clients get the right product, at the right time, with the right support
Interested in learning more? Please apply now to start the conversation.
- All applications and conversations are confidential
Concerned about a non-compete or other issue. Please apply and we can discuss it. There may be a solution to this challenge.
About Building Gurus - Building Gurus is the leading engaged executive search firm for building product manufacturers and distributors. We work with industry leaders and up and coming organizations to find and hire the best available talent in the industry. Our founder Rikka Brandon is a recognized recruiting, hiring, and retention expert in the nation for the building products industry.
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Master Keyword List
LBM Products / Brands :
Bath”, “Kitchen Cabinets”, “Kitchen Countertops”, Decking, Railing, Fences, Fencing, “Interior Doors”, “Exterior Doors”, “Flooring”, Lumber, “Framing”, Garages, “Garage doors”, “Pole Barns”, “Insulation”, “Moulding”, “Millwork”, Roofing, Siding, Truss, Trusses, “Wall Systems”, Windows, Closets, “Wolf Home Products”, Fabuwood, Bertch, “Wellborn Cabinet”, “Yorktown Cabinetry”, Granite, Quartz, Corian, Tru-Rez, Formica, Laminate, “Solid Surface”, Granite, Velux, “MI Windows”, “MI Windows and Doors”, “Windows and Doors”, “Harvey Building Products”, “Marvin Windows”, “Marvin Windows and Doors”, “Andersen Windows and Doors”, “TimberTech”, “Azek”, “Trex”, “Zuri”, “Bluelinx”, “WestLake”, “Royal Building Products”, “Wholesale Millwork”, “Cedar Decking”, “Western Red Cedar”, “White Fir”, “Custom Milling”, “Siding”, “Factory Finish”
Builders, Homebuilders, “Single Family Construction”, Renovation, Remodel, Remodeling, Multi-Family, “light commercial construction”, Contractors, “Residential Construction”
Lumber, LBM, “building materials”, “building products”, “construction supply”
Territory Sales Representative Job Titles
Territory Sales, Territory Sales Manager, Regional Sales, Regional Sales Representative, Regional Sales Manager, Regional Sales Rep, Region Sales, Region Sales Representative, Area Sales, Area Sales Representative, Area Sales Manager