Outside Sales Representative

US LBM

Outside Sales Representative responsible for promoting and selling building materials. Handling existing accounts and generating new business through cold calls in the Marion area.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMarion • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales within the building materials industry, with strong abilities in customer relationship management, product selection, and project coordination. Proficient in estimating materials from blueprints and negotiating contractual agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Experience In Building MaterialsEstimating From BlueprintsNegotiation SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementKnowledge Of Building Materials

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Hard Skills

EstimatingSales CoordinationOrder PreparationPrice QuotationAccounts Receivable Management

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CalculatorComputer

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Driver License

Industry Keywords

Building MaterialsContractual AgreementsProject SchedulingCompetitive PricingCustomer Needs Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote, sell, and secure new accounts for the company.
Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
Assist with the selection of products best suited to customer needs.
Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
Resolve customer complaints and problems.
Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
Prepare and input orders as necessary.
Informs company of competitive prices, products, and area-related information.
Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
Research and order special products as necessary.
Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.

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 calculator and computer.
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State required upon hire.
Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants, and offices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comply with Company’s commitment to workplace safety.