Truss Outside Sales
About The Position
Load Star, a premier manufacturer of custom roof trusses, floor trusses, and engineered wood products (EWP), is seeking a high-performing Outside Sales Representative. Combining over 100 years of structural craftsmanship with modern design and manufacturing technology, Load Star designs the backbone of structures. This role is responsible for expanding the client base and driving revenue across residential, multi-family, and commercial building projects by managing relationships with framing contractors, general contractors, and lumberyard distributors. The representative will act as a technical consultant and trusted advisor from initial takeoff to job site delivery.
Requirements
- 2+ years of direct outside sales experience in structural building components (roof/floor trusses, EWP, framing, or building materials).
- High school diploma required.
- Strong understanding of wood structural framing, blueprint reading, architectural plans, and local building codes.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills; self-motivated with strong time-management habits.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally to job sites and client offices.
Nice To Haves
- A four-year college degree in management, sales or marketing preferred.
- Established relationships with residential homebuilders, framing contractors, or general contractors in the local market preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities while expanding existing contractor accounts across your assigned territory.
- Visit job sites, perform site measurements when necessary, and collaborate directly with framers, superintendents, and project managers.
- Partner with in-house design and estimating teams to ensure structural plans, component designs, and engineered wood packages match project specifications.
- Present clear, competitive quotes and bid packages, negotiating terms and closing deals efficiently.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, delivery scheduling, order changes, and field issue resolution.
Benefits
- Base salary plus uncapped, performance-driven commission.
- Vehicle and phone allowance.
- Employee discounts.
- College scholarships for dependents.
- Clothing allowance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Company paid disability (short & long term) and life insurance.
- Options for additional benefits that include FSA, life, critical illness, accident, etc.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match.
- Backed by 100+ years of operational stability, reliable manufacturing capacity, and an established reputation for quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
