Outside Salesman

Job Description

Job Description

Outside Sales Representative (Building Materials/Lumber/Hardware)

Join a growing, community-driven team where relationships come first.

We are a locally owned lumber yard located in Elberton, Ga proudly serving our community since 2005. Thanks to the trust and support of our customers and builders, we are expanding to a second location in Hartwell, Ga—and we’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused Outside Sales Representative to grow with us.

This is more than just a sales role. It’s an opportunity to become a trusted partner to builders, contractors, and do it yourselfers helping them succeed by delivering quality materials and exceptional service.

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What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with builders, contractors, and customers

• Visit job sites regularly to assess needs and provide solutions

• Prepare material take-offs, estimates, and bids

• Generate and manage orders from start to finish

• Proactively identify new business opportunities and grow your territory

• Serve as a reliable point of contact, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in outside sales or a role where building and managing customer relationships is key

• Someone who communicates clearly, listens well, and can confidently present solutions

• Background in construction, lumber, hardware, or home improvement is a big plus

• Familiarity with take-offs, estimates, and bid preparation is helpful, but not required

• A self-starter who stays organized and manages their time well while working out in the field

• A results-driven mindset with a genuine commitment to taking care of customers the right way

• Ability to adapt and stay productive in a fast-moving environment

• Comfortable spending most of your time on the road visiting customers and job sites

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Why Join Us

• Be part of a respected, locally owned business with deep community roots

• Play a key role in our growth and expansion

• Work with a team that values hard work, integrity, and strong relationships

• Make a real impact by helping builders and customers succeed

• Enjoy a dynamic, on-the-road role where no two days are the same

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary plus monthly commission based on performance

• Company-provided work truck for your day-to-day travel

• Retirement plan to help you plan for the future

• Paid vacation so you can recharge and enjoy time off

• Opportunity to grow with a stable, expanding local business

• Supportive, hard-working team that values respect and relationships