Sales Representative - Exterior Building Products

Associated Materials, LLC • Morton, IL

3d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Alside is seeking a driven Sales Representative to grow a supply center’s market presence and profitability. The role focuses on growing target accounts and prospecting for new customers, both at the supply center and through direct visits to prospective and existing clients. The representative identifies and pursues profitable business opportunities while building strong, lasting customer relationships.

The position involves winning back former customers, expanding sales with current accounts, developing a territory, communicating product knowledge and applications, assessing customer needs, and negotiating competitive pricing. Alside offers a safety-focused workplace, a broad product range, operational and sales support, personalized customer service, and uncapped commissions. The company describes a work-life balance that allows employees to make it home in the evening.

Alside is a brand of Associated Materials, LLC, distributing windows, siding, metals, and other exterior building products through more than 100 company-operated supply centers across the United States.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of sales or customer service experience in retail or distribution.
• Self-directed, highly organized, customer-focused, detail-oriented, and competitive.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with CRM, specifically Salesforce.
• Working knowledge of core building materials, particularly windows and siding, for single-family and multifamily applications.
• Familiarity with new construction and light commercial building needs, as well as remodeling and renovation.

Responsibilities

• Win back previous customers, grow sales with existing clients, and prospect for new customers to improve supply center profitability.
• Communicate and demonstrate core product knowledge, including product applications and value to customers.
• Understand, assess, and anticipate customer objectives and needs to identify and pursue sales opportunities.
• Work with customers to negotiate competitive pricing and ensure market value is met.
• Build and nurture a territory of accounts, developing lasting customer relationships and growing branch sales.
• Visit prospective and existing customers directly as part of account growth and prospecting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employees and eligible family members; benefits may vary at Union facilities.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• At least eight hours of vacation time per month.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Uncapped commissions.
• Other compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or other compensation in addition to the established salary range, depending on the position.
• Collaborative environment with idea-sharing, learning, and curiosity.
• Training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed