What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager/Outside Sales position at The Home Lumber & Supply Company?
Company Overview
Home Lumber & Supply Company, established in 1905, operates 16 stores primarily in rural communities across Kansas & Oklahoma. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of quality products and services tailored for contractors, tradesmen, and residential customers.
Summary
As an Outside Sales Representative at Home Lumber & Supply Company, you will be instrumental in driving business growth through effective account management and business development strategies. This role is vital to our mission of delivering exceptional service and quality products to our valued customers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities.
- Conduct regular visits to clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Utilize Salesforce for tracking sales activities, managing customer interactions, and reporting.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery of products.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to maximize profitability.
- Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for growth within the territory.
- Provide technical sales support by understanding product specifications and applications.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in outside sales or business development, preferably in the building materials industry.
- Strong account management skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients and team members.
- Ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining positive relationships.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM software is a plus.
- Technical sales experience is highly desirable.
- Leadership qualities that foster collaboration within the sales team.
If you are driven by results and have a passion for building relationships in the lumber supply industry, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at Home Lumber & Supply Company.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person