Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. U.S. Lumber, an SBP brand, is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to support its Pittsburgh market. The role focuses on developing new business, maintaining customer relationships, presenting and selling products, and addressing customer needs and issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete prospecting activities to establish first and follow up appointments with customer decision makers through cold calls, lead generation, referrals, networking
• Must also maintain a current customer base
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers
• Educate current customers on new products or product lines
• Determine new customer needs and propose appropriate level of product sales
• Interacts with existing and new customers to increase sales of product
• Identify and resolves any customer issues and problems
• Travel to customers and trade shows to present products
• May assist Corporate Accounting with collection of payment
• Responsible for upkeep on company vehicle maintenance and professional vehicle presentation
• Other duties, as assigned and requested by management

Skills

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and presentation
• Must be personable, articulate, and knowledgeable
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Ability to learn skills quickly with a mature and service oriented attitude
• Must be computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Dependable and reliable
• Three to five years of outside sales (business-to-business) experience, with lumber industry preferred
• A bachelor's degree or any similar combination of education and experience
• Excellent communication skills including service-oriented telephone manner
• Must possess good business presentation, selling principles, negotiation and closing skills
• Self-starter, pro-active, and the ability to take initiative
• Must have basic math and analytical skills

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement among employees

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