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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sales within the building materials industry, including account management, customer service, and negotiation skills. Proficient in estimating materials from blueprints and maintaining knowledge of competitive pricing and product offerings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Experience In Building MaterialsEstimating From BlueprintsNegotiation SkillsAccount ManagementCustomer Service
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sales GenerationCold CallingPrice Quotation PreparationOrder InputAccounts Receivable CollectionMaterial EstimationProduct KnowledgeCalculator ProficiencyComputer Proficiency
Soft Skills
Problem ResolutionCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaValid In-State Driver License
Industry Keywords
Building Materials IndustrySales PerformanceContractual AgreementsCompetitive PricingWorkplace Safety
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Generate and secure new sales to increase company profitability
- Maintain existing accounts while generating new business through cold calls and leads
- Promote, sell, and secure new company accounts
- Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information
- Assist customers with product selection
- Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, sales terms, delivery dates, and service obligations
- Resolve customer complaints and problems
- Assist with collection of accounts receivable
- Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries
- Prepare and input orders
- Inform the company about competitive prices, products, and area-related information
- Maintain knowledge of sales performance relative to budget and margin goals
- Research and order special products
- Estimate materials from customer/contractor blueprints
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED required
- 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required
- Working knowledge of building materials industry and products
- Ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements
- Estimating from blueprints
- Ability to use a calculator and computer
- Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants, and offices
- Valid in-state driver license required upon hire
- 50% travel required
- Must comply with Conflict of Interest or Non-Compete agreement if in place
- Must maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Must comply with company policies, standards, and workplace safety commitments
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits information provided via employer benefits link
- Equal opportunity employer