A well-established company is confidentially seeking a motivated and driven Outside Sales Representative to cover a defined rural territory spanning west of Chicago to the Rockford, IL area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hungry sales professional looking to grow their career in the building materials and construction industry with a company that rewards performance.
Territory West suburban Chicago extending through the rural corridor to Rockford, IL and surrounding areas.
What You'll Do
Develop and manage relationships with contractors, builders, lumber yards, hardware retailers, and construction professionals throughout the territory
Prospect and acquire new accounts while growing and retaining an existing customer base
Conduct in-person sales calls, product presentations, and job site visits
Provide product knowledge, recommendations, and solutions tailored to each customer's needs
Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
Collaborate with inside sales and operations teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction
Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline in CRM
What We're Looking For
MUST HAVE TRUSS EXPERIENCE
1–3 years of outside sales experience, preferably in building materials, construction supply, or a related industry
Proven ability to build relationships and close business in a field sales environment
Self-starter with the ability to manage your own schedule and territory independently
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation — this role is on the road daily
Familiarity with the west Chicago to Rockford, IL market is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + commission structure
Mileage/vehicle allowance
Benefits package (details provided upon inquiry)
Growth opportunity within a supportive organization
\nCompany Description
Contact Jim directly for any questions and/or to apply confidentially @ 2486785708
Company Description
Contact Jim directly for any questions and/or to apply confidentially @ 2486785708
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Field Salesunmatched
Inside Salesunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Operationsunmatched
Sales Pipelineunmatched
Sales Presentationunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
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