Outside Sales Representative

R.P. Lumber Company Inc.•Harrisburg, IL

2d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder business from its lumberyard in Harrisburg, Illinois. The role develops new accounts, serves existing customers, prepares accurate quotes, and follows sales through to completion. The representative sells lumber and building materials to contractors, developers, property managers, realtors, and homeowners, coordinating with the General Manager, Inside Sales, and store teams to keep orders, deliveries, and pricing on track. The position is based in the field and includes regular travel to customers and jobsites, along with time at the supporting R.P. Lumber location. The representative may need to work weekends and holidays and must be able to work a flexible schedule as business needs require. The position pays $50,000–$60,000 per year, with the possibility of commissions. Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment screening, which may include drug testing, a background check, and a driving-record review.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent technical training, or 1–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
Intermediate ability to use BisTrack point-of-sale software, Microsoft Word and Excel, estimating software, and related business systems.
Ability to perform basic business math, including rates, ratios, percentages, and simple financial calculations.
Strong communication, presentation, and follow-through skills.
Ability to keep customer and company information confidential.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and travel within the territory as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Outside sales experience in lumber, building materials, construction, or a related field.
Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical or code information.
Working knowledge of building products and local building codes.

Responsibilities

Build a prospect list using referrals, directories, trade activity, online sources, and local market knowledge.
Travel the assigned territory to visit current and prospective customers, and follow up by phone, email, and text.
Handle assigned contractor and customer accounts.
Match customer project needs with company products and services.
Attend trade shows when directed.
Quote prices, help collect credit applications, and arrange delivery schedules.
Read residential and multifamily blueprints, estimate quantities, and prepare competitive bids.
Enter and update quote and pricing information to maintain accurate customer pricing.
Prepare sales and activity reports and maintain expense records.
Protect confidential company and customer information.
Work with the General Manager and Inside Sales to keep accounts and sales materials current.
Help plan monthly, quarterly, and annual volume and profit goals.
Monitor store inventory against customer needs and flag reorder issues.
Help coordinate commercial deliveries and resolve product, delivery, or service problems.
Assist with inside counter sales while in the store.
Perform other related duties assigned by the General Manager.