Sales Representative

Lumber/Millwork Sales Representative
Location: White Marsh, MD
Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 plus commission

We are seeking a Sales Representative to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in Lumber and/or Architectural Millwork, with a proven track record in sales and business development. While knowledge of hardwood species and the lumber industry is preferred, it is not mandatory. Candidates with experience in the millwork space who are eager to learn and coachable are encouraged to apply. This candidate should also have great attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to taking initiative.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Generate new business opportunities by prospecting, cold calling, and networking
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business. Identify
• Develop relationships with architects, contractors, builders, and designers
• Provide expert guidance on millwork, hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, veneers, and other specialty wood products
• Experience with high end business purchases
• Work closely with the Credit Manager to establish credit terms for new and existing customers
• Coordinate with Shipping Department and Lumber Mill to approve shipments based on credit terms with customers
• Work with the Credit Department in calling customers to discuss credit balances and to arrange payments and credit terms
• Prior experience in distribution, manufacturing, channel sales, building materials, decking and railing, construction, contracting, or outdoor living products very helpful but not required
• Stay up to date with industry trends, wood species applications, and emerging design styles

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in industry related field or related sales experience
• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in the lumber industry, with a proven track record of achieving $5M+ in annual sales
• Knowledge of Epicor LumberTrack software
• Excellent math skills to determine measurements, board footage, lineal footage, and piece counts for accurate billing and data entry into software systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel
• Computer skills with the ability to learn different software programs
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Open to the possibility of relocating in the future

Company Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

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