Outside Sales Representative (Entry Level)

We are currently looking for an entry level Outside Sales Representative in our U.S. LUMBER Gary, IN Branch to join our VALUES based organization. In this role you will focus on selling products to new and current customers and generate new business, calling on new accounts to generate new permanent sales, and educating customers on new products or product lines. The hours and level of responsibility may vary by geographical location or product line.

Responsibilities:

• Complete prospecting activities to establish first and follow up appointments with customer decision makers through cold calls, lead generation, referrals, networking.
• Must also maintain a current customer base.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers.
• Educate current customers on new products or product lines.
• Determine new customer needs and propose an appropriate level of product sales.
• Interact with existing and new customers to increase sales of products.
• Identify and resolve any customer issues and problems.
• Travel to customers and trade shows to present products.
• May assist Corporate Accounting with collection of payment.
• Responsible for upkeep of company vehicle maintenance and professional vehicle presentation.
• Other duties, as assigned and requested by management

Qualifications:

• One to three years of outside sales (business-to-business) experience, with a lumber industry preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills including service-oriented telephone manner.
• Must possess good business presentation, selling principles, negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-starter, pro-active, and the ability to take initiative.
• Must have basic math and analytical skills.

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Serving our communities:

We are also committed to our core value of "using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact" on the people that we touch. Through our initiatives we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and to better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.