Business Growth, Carpentry, Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Construction, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Direct Sales, Exceeded Sales Goal, Field Sales, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Product Demonstration, Reimbursement, Remodeling, Residential Construction, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Time Management
Position Summary
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for growing new business by selling prefabricated window trim kits and millwork products to:
- Residential builders
- General contractors
- Remodelers
- Window dealers
- Commercial customers
This is a hunter-style sales role focused on prospecting, developing relationships, and closing new business rather than managing existing accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and develop new customer relationships.
- Conduct sales calls with contractors, builders, and dealers.
- Build and manage a sales pipeline using a CRM.
- Prepare quotes and negotiate pricing.
- Demonstrate how products improve labor efficiency and reduce installation time.
- Travel throughout the Twin Cities territory to meet customers.
- Meet or exceed sales and revenue goals.
Qualifications
3–7+ years of outside sales experience.
Experience in:- Building materials
- Construction
- Remodeling
- Finish carpentry
- Window or door installation (preferred)
Proven ability to generate and close new business.
Comfortable with cold calling and prospecting.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
CRM experience is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary plus commission and performance incentives
- Estimated total compensation: $65,000–$85,000+ annually
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Travel reimbursement
- Cell phone reimbursement