What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Professional position at Lumbermens, Inc.?

Looking to build your career with an established and growing company? Lumbermen's is hiring a Sales Professional to join our Minneapolis / St Paul team! We are a leading distributor and manufacturer of building materials and have been in business since 1955. We recently opened a new location in Cottage Grove and want you to help build and maintain customer relationships while promoting our line of exceptional products.

WHO WE ARE :

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen's operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered .

POSITION SUMMARY

This Outside Sales Consultant offers the opportunity to be the face of Lumbermen's Door Division in the Minneapolis market. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for developing and fostering relationships. This position offers flexibility with overnight travel. Day-to-day responsibilities for this position include :

Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships
Actively listening to customers and prospects needs
Obtaining and growing a personal knowledge of our door product offerings
Offering exceptional customer / vendor support and timely service
Evaluating, motivating, and training both new and existing customers
Understanding and executing the annual sales plan
Developing and executing annual and monthly sales objectives in accordance with the business plan of Lumbermen's
Performing analysis of your market and territory needs
Communicating clearly with your internal and external stakeholders

At Lumbermen's, we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family and delivering exceptional service. It's crucial that the person selected to fill this role is highly organized and detail-oriented, service-minded, a strong and friendly communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Required Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field

5 years' prior outside sales experience

Entry door and / or building materials industry experience strongly desired.

Required Skills

Ability to market, sell and educate customers on both current and new products.

Ability to build and foster strong customer relationships.

Ability to overcome obstacles and challenges to drive for maximum customer-driven results.

Ability to make persuasive product presentations targeting customer needs.

Strong negotiation skills

Approaches work with considerable energy.

Self-starter / self-motivator

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to follow up on and execute sales plan.

Inquisitive with strong critical listening and analytical skills

Carries self with a high degree of professionalism and poise.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Lumbermen's exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and "family" here and help live out the Lumbermen's promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what's right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include :

A collaborative and supportive work environment

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - generous company-funded retirement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible spending / health savings account

401(k)

Ulliance Life Advisor EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

In addition, this position will offer the following company-provided tools to help achieve goals : vehicle allowance, cell phone, credit card, and laptop.

Lumbermen's is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen's will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.

WHO WE ARE :

POSITION SUMMARY

Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships

Actively listening to customers and prospects needs

Obtaining and growing a personal knowledge of our door product offerings

Offering exceptional customer / vendor support and timely service

Evaluating, motivating, and training both new and existing customers

Understanding and executing the annual sales plan

Developing and executing annual and monthly sales objectives in accordance with the business plan of Lumbermen's

Performing analysis of your market and territory needs

Communicating clearly with your internal and external stakeholders