Outside Sales Representative

The Building Center Inc.

Job Title : Outside Sales Representative

Reports to : Sales Manager / General Manager

FLSA Status : Salaried Exempt

Division : Greensboro NC

Summary :

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining and growing a strong customer base across multiple business categories through proactive sales strategies relationship management and in-depth product knowledge. This role requires a motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast paced environment and excels at identifying new opportunities while supporting existing accounts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in outside sales within the building materials construction supply or related industry with strong product knowledge negotiation skills and the ability to manage projects from prospect to close.

Job Duties :

• Formulates accurate and complete project-specific customer information with regular site visits plan review and in-depth customer discussion to enable the correct product and product application
• Implements customer-specific pricing partnering with inside sales support operations teams and vendor resources to secure business and obtain profit and sales goals
• Offers full scope services product upgrades and extended product lines optimizing customer account penetration and customer objectives
• Educates customers on new products services and industry trends
• Responsible for regular account evaluation determining revenue and profitability
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements :

Business Insight - Knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.

Written and Oral Communication Skills

Professionalism

Time Management Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports and business correspondence

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form

Education / Experience :

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); two to four years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3 Years of sales experience in building materials or related related industry required.

Working knowledge of building materials industry and products ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.

Work Environment :

While performing this jobs duties the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 5 pounds.

While performing this jobs duties the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) Match & Profit Share

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Benefits

Company-paid & Voluntary Life Insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

About The Organization

Founded in Charlotte in 1977 The Building Center Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later we remain family-owned and family-driven guided by the same commitment we started with : to be our customers most valued building partner.

With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas we deliver consistent reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include :

South Carolina : Easley Columbia Holly Hill Georgetown

North Carolina : Rock Hill Boone Monroe Ocean Isle Beach Pineville Gastonia Greensboro and Mebane

Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices architectural trends and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials we provide a full range of manufacturing supportincluding truss plants in North and Central North Carolina millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros and custom fabrication in Pineville where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring cabinetry mantles and siding.

What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is at its heart a people businessbuilt on relationships trust and hard work. Our values of service integrity and dependability guide us in every interaction whether were serving customers supporting our communities or developing our employees.

When you join The Building Center you become part of a company with deep roots a bold vision and a culture where you can grow contribute and make a real impact. Together were not just delivering materialswere helping to build communities futures and lasting success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

The Building Center Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability in accordance with federal state and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). If you require an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or .

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Business,Anti Money Laundering,Information Systems,Communication,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1