Outside Sales Representative for Lumber & Trusses

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market

You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable

At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree

Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so

As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels

We are adding an Outside Sales Rep in Modesto, CA

Come work with us

The Outside Sales Representative represents the company providing sales and customer service at the customer’s site; facilitates generating sales by gathering data for technical staff related to customer needs and design specifications and acting as company liaison

Spends majority of daily activities away from employer’s place of business making sales calls and obtaining orders or contracts for services and products

This is a base

position +commission

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Develops knowledge of effective sales techniques, familiarity with industry and understanding of products and services, as well as knowledge of policies and procedures

Attends company-sponsored training programs, as well as conferences, trade shows and meetings of professional organizations to expand knowledge

Accompanies more experienced Outside Sales Reps or Sales Manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques

Develops understanding of customer’s needs and matches those needs with company products and services

Presents to customer’s information on various products and services offered by the company

Identifies potential customers and develops understanding how products and services will meet their needs

Pursues leads and gathers market intelligence on opportunities and competitors

Develops sales presentations for current and prospective customers, subject to review and approval by Sales Manager or more senior Outside Sales Rep

Conducts sales presentations to provide customers clarification how the company can meet their specific

Prepares product quotes for customers

Prepares required recurring and special reports, forms or other documentation

Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or coworkers

Attends periodic safety meetings as required and may recommend changes to improve safety procedures

Carries out other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY

This job has no supervisory

MINIMUM

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or related field preferred 2 years industry sales experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Effective presentation skills Effective interpersonal and influencing skills Professionalism, diplomacy and tact to portray a positive manner Ability to quickly develop expertise in company products, services, policies, procedures and practices Attention to detail Proficiency in Office Suite Valid driver’s license WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds

Work is performed on both company and customer sites and involves driving to customer locations Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority

We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies

Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day

You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons

The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment

Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable

designed to make life better for you and the people you love

Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

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Builders FirstSource is an

/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]

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