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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in outside sales within the building materials industry, focusing on contractor and builder sales through distribution. Proficient in relationship management, market analysis, and effective communication to drive sales growth and customer engagement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Outside Sales ExperienceBuilding Materials IndustryCRM Tools ProficiencyStrong Verbal CommunicationBachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Share AnalysisProduct PresentationPull-Through SellingKPI Improvement
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsTeam CollaborationBusiness Ethics
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteCRM Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid State-Issued Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Construction ProfessionalsDistributorsDealersLumberyardsJoint Business Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Grow and maintain relationships with distributors, dealers, and construction professionals
- Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, margin, and expense goals
- Increase market share and improve KPIs including dealer share, product placement, and builder adoption
- Identify, acquire, and retain key dealer and contractor accounts
- Optimize local distribution strategies and strengthen customer relationships
- Partner with the Regional Sales Manager to develop and execute an annual business plan
- Conduct Joint Business Planning meetings with regional leadership and distributors
- Deliver product presentations to small and large audiences in person and via Microsoft Teams
- Use CRM tools and company sales processes to track pipeline activity, territory coverage, and customer engagement
- Provide competitive and market intelligence to internal stakeholders
- Uphold and model company policies and business ethics
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of outside sales experience in the building materials industry, particularly in contractor and builder sales through distribution and lumberyards
- Experience with pull-through selling and influencing product selection at the contractor and builder level
- Valid state-issued driver’s license
- Access to reliable transportation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
- Previous CRM experience and/or professional sales training preferred
- Must reside in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan or Southern Ohio area
- Travel throughout the territory is required, typically including approximately 4–6 overnight stays per month
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or role-based sales incentive plan
- Comprehensive, competitive health plans
- Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
- Product discounts
- Flexible time off benefits
- Adoption benefits
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
