Outside Sales Trainee

Lansing Building Products Recruiting Team•Braintree, MA

5d•$55,000

About The Position

Lansing Building Products has supplied professional contractors with high-quality building products since its founding in 1955. Led by third generation President & CEO Hunter Lansing, we remain true to the family values and mission of Respect, Service and Excellence in everything we do. A certified Great Place To Work™, Lansing has nearly 2,000 associates in 112 branches serving customers in 35 states along with Home Office locations in Richmond, VA and Waltham, MA. We exist to make a positive impact in people’s lives and are focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our associates and our customers. Great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a growing company in the building materials industry! This is an entry level position for a focused, driven, and motivated individual that has little to no sales experience. This program lasts 8-12 months with our goal being to develop future Outside Sales Representatives and leaders for our company. Interested applicants must be willing to relocate after successful completion of the Outside Sales Trainee program.

Requirements

Must be open to future relocation as part of this program
Demonstrated interest in sales, based on previous jobs or on academic preparation
High energy, self-motivated, and hungry for success
All-around business professional with exceptional telephone etiquette
Willing to go the "extra mile" to provide a high level of customer service
Must be able to work well individually and on a team
Strong communication and social skills
Ability to build quick rapport and develop long-term relationships with customers
Committed to setting and achieving goals
College degree (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Live our mission statement
Promote and sell Lansing's products and services
Utilize showroom as a sales tool to assist customers
Help develop the growth of the branch by supporting inside and outside sales team in securing new business through B2B sales of siding windows, gutter, and other exterior building products
Cultivate and manage customer relationships
Educate customers on Lansing’s products and services
Help customers increase business while improving their profits
Opportunity to advance into outside sales or management positions at locations across the country

Benefits

Coverage to support your overall well-being: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contributions, Health Advocate and EAP
Investment in your future: Competitive 401k, Employer Match of 50% up to 15% of salary
Culture: Great Place to Work Certified every year since 2019
Work/Life Balance: Paid Vacation & Sick Days
Growth/Development: Tuition Reimbursement & Training Programs
Company Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Health and Wellness program
Volunteer Time