Outside Sales Representative

Job summary

Develop new business and manage a book of business by building relationships with contractors, builders, developers, and other construction-industry decision-makers. Visit job sites, identify project opportunities, prepare and enter orders in SAP Business One, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely deliveries.

Job details

Outside Sales Representative Vancouver, BC | $75,000–$90,000 Base Salary + Commission | Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement Are you an experienced building-materials sales professional with strong relationships across the construction industry? Our client, an established and growing building-supply company, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop new business and strengthen customer relationships throughout Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and surrounding regions. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, relationship-focused salesperson who understands the construction industry and knows that responsiveness, reliability, and exceptional service are what keep customers coming back. Why You’ll Love This Opportunity Competitive base salary of $75,000 to $90,000 plus commissions Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement Company-provided laptop and cellphone Annual client entertainment budget Opportunity to develop and manage your own book of business Join an established company with a strong reputation in the building-supply market Play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the organization What You’ll Be Doing As the Outside Sales Representative, you will develop new business while building long-term relationships with contractors, custom home builders, general contractors, project managers, tradespeople, and developers. Your responsibilities will include: Visiting construction sites and meeting with owners, contractors, project managers, and other decision-makers Identifying upcoming construction projects and opportunities to provide quotations Developing new business through industry relationships, referrals, site visits, and proactive prospecting Managing and expanding your own book of business Promoting the company’s service-based value proposition, with an emphasis on responsiveness, reliability, and customer support Maintaining regular follow-up with customers and becoming a trusted resource for their building-material needs Preparing and entering sales orders using SAP Business One Coordinating with shipping and internal teams to ensure orders are accurate and delivered on schedule Supporting customers throughout Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, the North Shore, the Sea-to-Sky region, and other surrounding areas Using the client entertainment budget strategically to strengthen relationships and generate business What You Bring Previous outside sales experience within lumber, building materials, drywall, steel studs, construction products, or a closely related industry An established network of contractors, builders, developers, project managers, or other construction-industry decision-makers Demonstrated success developing and managing a profitable book of business Strong prospecting, relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills A responsive and service-focused approach to customer relationships An understanding of construction timelines and the importance of delivering accurate information and materials promptly The initiative and drive to identify opportunities and grow a territory Strong organizational and follow-up skills Confidence working independently while collaborating with internal operations and shipping teams Experience with SAP Business One or a comparable sales-order or ERP system is an asset A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel throughout the assigned territory Apply Today If you are a driven building-materials sales professional who knows how to turn strong relationships into long-term business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your resume. We are actively shortlisting candidates, so the sooner you apply, the better!

What you’ll do

Develop new business and manage a book of business by building relationships with contractors, builders, developers, and other construction-industry decision-makers. Visit job sites, identify project opportunities, prepare and enter orders in SAP Business One, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely deliveries.

Requirements

Candidates need outside sales experience in building materials, lumber, construction products, or a related industry, along with an established construction-industry network and a record of growing a profitable book of business. Strong prospecting, negotiation, customer-service, organizational, and follow-up skills are required, as are a valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel throughout the territory; SAP Business One or comparable ERP experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement
• Company-Provided Laptop
• Company-Provided Cellphone
• Annual Client Entertainment Budget

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Territory Management · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Outside Sales
• New Business Development
• Relationship Building
• Prospecting
• Negotiation
• Closing Sales
• Account Management
• Territory Management
• Customer Service
• Construction Industry Knowledge
• Building Materials Sales
• Sales Order Processing
• SAP Business One
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Follow-Up
• Driving

Job areas

• Sales
• Construction
• Customer Service & Support

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