Outside Sales Representative

RP Lumber • Belvidere, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

R.P. Lumber is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder business from its lumberyard in Belvidere, Illinois. The representative develops new accounts, serves existing customers, quotes jobs accurately, and follows through on customer needs. Customers include contractors, developers, property managers, realtors, and homeowners. The role works with the General Manager, Inside Sales, and store teams to coordinate orders, deliveries, and pricing.

The position is based in the field, with regular travel to customers and jobsites as well as time at the supporting R.P. Lumber location. The representative may also assist with inside counter sales while in the store. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training, or 1–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent mix 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, holidays, and territory travel 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 call on 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 set up delivery schedules.
• Read residential and multifamily blueprints, estimate quantities, and prepare competitive bids.
• Enter and update quote and pricing information to keep customer pricing accurate.
• Prepare sales and activity reports and keep 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term life and short-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Profit sharing and 401(k).
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee merchandise discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree