Outside Sales Professional – Northeast OH

Lumbermen's • Youngstown, OH

7d

About The Position

The Outside Sales Professional focuses on the Northeast Ohio market, educating and supporting customers on Lumbermen’s full line of building materials products. The role includes some overnight travel and combines direct sales, customer service, product expertise, relationship building, market analysis, and collaboration with vendors and teammates. The employee is expected to model Lumbermen’s culture and core values while helping customers meet their needs.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to market, sell, and educate customers.
• Ability to deliver persuasive presentations tailored to customer needs and overcome obstacles and challenges.
• Inquisitive nature with strong active listening and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or two to four years of industry-specific outside sales experience in lieu of the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Building materials industry experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead by modeling Lumbermen’s core values and culture.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the full portfolio of building materials products.
• Build and develop customer relationships through regular in-person visits, training, events, and remote support.
• Actively sell Lumbermen’s product lines.
• Provide exceptional service and support, anticipate customer needs, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Analyze competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to understand why customers purchase from them.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve results.
• Work with vendors to achieve mutually beneficial goals and build strong relationships.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company-funded retirement contributions.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending account/health savings account.
• 401(k).
• Free and confidential team support resources through Ulliance.
• Clothing allowance for applicable roles.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Training and development.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Company-provided cell phone.
• Company-provided credit card.
• Company-provided laptop.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time