Sales Representative

Position Description

This position is responsible for building and maintaining a profitable account base while servicing existing accounts and customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the generation of sales opportunities for a diverse customer base utilizing all resources available, such as cold calling, lead generation lists, etc.

2. Responsible for being knowledgeable of products and end-use of products sold.

3. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the position, including understanding all systems that support sales and service efforts.

4. Contribute to the enhancements, efficiencies, implementation, and use of systems that increase sales and service to our customers, suppliers, vendors, and coworkers.

5. Keep management informed of the status of sales activities.

6. Purchase and track material from specified vendors.

7. Develop and maintain successful relationships with vendors.

8. Provide coverage when other traders are out of the office.

9. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

License: Valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Knowledge of building materials

• Demonstrated customer development and relationship skills

Skills:

• Mathematic ability

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• High energy with a strong work ethic

• Ability to thrive in a highly competitive environment

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to make decisions that may impact the company’s credibility, operations, and services.

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.

• Ability to travel to customer and company locations.

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position.

• Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery.

• Requires the ability to hear and speak effectively on the phone and to use a computer and other electronic devices.

• Ability to understand, retain, and communicate routine, factual information.