Outside Sales Representative - Window Specialist
US LBM•St. Charles, IL
•$80,000 - $150,000
About The Position
Hines is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to generate and secure new sales and increase company profitability. The role maintains existing accounts while developing new business through cold calls and following leads. The representative promotes and sells building products, assists customers with product selection, prepares and communicates quotations and sales terms, coordinates project schedules and deliveries, and supports account collection and order processing. The position includes estimating materials from customer- or contractor-supplied blueprints and requires 50% travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of sales experience in building materials or a related industry.
- Working knowledge of the building materials industry and its products.
- Ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
- Ability to estimate from blueprints and use a calculator and computer.
- Ability to walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.
- Valid in-state driver's license upon hire.
- Travel requirement of 50%.
Responsibilities
- Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
- Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
- Assist customers in selecting products suited to their needs.
- Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, sales terms, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers and contractors.
- Resolve customer complaints and problems.
- Assist in collecting accounts receivable.
- Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
- Prepare and input orders as necessary.
- Inform the company about competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
- Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
- Research and order special products as necessary.
- Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customers or contractors.
- Adhere to any applicable Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreement.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance in compliance with the company attendance policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned, comply with company policies and standards, and adhere to the company's workplace safety commitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
