Location: Vallejo, CA
Are you looking for a position with substantial growth potential where your effort determines your income opportunities? Big Creek Lumber Company, a leading supplier of lumber and building materials in central California, seeks an Outside Sales Representative to develop contractor business at our Vallejo location. Our ideal candidate has a passion for sales and customer service as well as an interest in construction and experience with lumber and building materials. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect for new customers
- Develop successful, long-term-relationships
- Perform sales with contractors and homeowners on the phone and customer job sites
- Ensure a high level of customer service for all projects sold
- Increase sales to existing customers
- Achieve individual and branch sales and profitability goals
Requirements:
- Excellent sales and customer service skills
- Good practical knowledge of building materials and construction terminology
- Ability to work effectively with others to obtain a high level of customer satisfaction and promote Big Creek’s image in a positive manner
- Good computer skills, including ability to use technology effectively to build customer base
- Highly effective communication skills, particularly outstanding phone skills
- Self-disciplined with good organizational skills
- Positive, personable, professional attitude
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. from the ground into the bed of a standard size pick-up truck
- Current California driver’s license with clean DMV record
Commission based compensation with benefits including:
- Base salary ($5000-6000/month) for first 6 months until established; straight commission program thereafter
- 401k retirement plan with generous employer match and profit sharing contribution
- Group medical/dental insurance coverage for employee and eligible family members
- Group term life insurance coverage for employees
- Voluntary vision care plan for employees and eligible family members
- Voluntary supplemental life for employees and eligible family members
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee assistance program
- Company vehicle for business use
- Company cell phone and tablet for business use
If you are interested in this position, please apply online. Or apply by submitting a completed job application or resume and cover letter to us via email to careers@big-creek.com.