THIS OPENING IS FOR OUR STORE IN ARAB, AL.
Know building materials? Know how to sell? Know how to build relationships?
We’re looking for a Contractor Sales Representative who knows their way around lumber, hardware and building materials and knows how to turn that knowledge into sales.
If you enjoy working with contractors, builders and remodelers, developing relationships and helping customers get their projects across the finish line, this could be the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
Build and grow relationships with contractors, builders, remodelers and professional
customers.
Prospect for new customers through phone calls, visits and networking.
Provide expert product recommendations and solutions.
Prepare quotes, material takeoffs and special orders.
Coordinate jobsite deliveries and special requirements.
Follow up on quotes and projects to win business and keep customers coming back.
Stay informed on competitor products and pricing.
Process customer orders accurately using POS systems.
Maintain sales and gross margin goals.
Keep management updated on sales activity, customer opportunities and upcoming projects
What We're Looking For
2–3+ years of sales experience in building materials, lumber, hardware or a related
industry preferred.
Experience working with contractors, builders or remodelers strongly preferred.
Solid knowledge of lumber, building materials and general hardware.
Blueprint reading, residential construction or material takeoff experience is a plus.
Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable making sales calls and developing new business.
Professional, dependable and customer-focused.
Ability to safely lift up to 100 lbs., climb ladders and work in a store, yard, warehouse and jobsites.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Why You'll Like It Here
All Employees: Employee Discount • 401(k) with Employer Match • Employee Assistance Program
Full-Time: Medical • Vision • Dental • STD • LTD/AD&D • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Will Preparation Services
Ready to Build Something Bigger?
If you know the products, understand the customer and have the sales drive to grow the business, we want to hear from you.
Bring your experience. Build relationships. Grow sales. Build your career.
Our mission is to make our customers’ lives easier by providing affordable, quality solutions to their building material and home improvement needs, which we always stand behind.
Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers is a company that lives our Vision. Our Vision includes opening stores across the Southeast, taking care of the building material and home improvement needs of the local communities. An aggressive growth strategy at Marvin's entails finding local communities where we can make a difference with our company values and mission.
We are a growing company with guidelines to keep Marvin's as the friendly "hometown" store where customers like to shop and associates like to work. We want to grow where there is a need we can fill. We succeed when every thing we do is based on our mission and values. When we couple this conviction with sound financial planning, we ensure the continued prosperity of the company, creating long-term benefits for our customers, associates, vendors, and owners.
