Building Materials Sales Representative - Lensing Wholesale

Lensing Building Specialties, a leading employer in the Tri-State for the last 75 years, knows how to have fun, get the job done, and treat our people right. Founded in 1948, we are a 3rd generation, family-owned specialty distributor of residential and commercial building products and services. Our focus includes windows, doors, cabinets, siding, and garage doors and hardware.

The Building Material Sales Representative will be a technical sales professional at its core. This is an outside sales position for a motivated and relationship-building individual who knows how to give great customer service----every time. This sales professional will meet with customers and review their construction and building projects and offer solutions amongst the assortment of products we offer----and suggest the best and most sensible way of getting them installed. The outside sales position involves utilizing contact management software and other digital tools.

The Building Material Sales Representative will stay in frequent contact with customers, the assembly team, warehouse personnel, inside sales team and the scheduler, offering the ideal experience for the customer. Occasional overnight travel is required for training with manufacturers. Our installation teams, shop-built doors and outsourced windows & doors are top-notch. Our benefits are well-known in the Evansville area and in the building materials and construction industry.

At Lensing, we understand that the key to a strong and dedicated workforce is the promotion of great work/ homelife balance. People retire here at Lensing, and so this is not a short-term job---we are looking for the future of our company!

Duties and Responsibilities

Be an ethical person to the company, your coworkers and to the customers

Utilize Microsoft Calendar and Contact Management tools to plan your day

Call and/or callback customers that have called in-----no cold calls or "door knocking"

Visit customer homes for basic measurements and discuss products

Update customers on progress and send emails/ texts as a matter of habit

Keep appointments and be on time and friendly

Write estimates and tour projects with install foreman to discuss the project challenges

Meet with people at our showroom and interact with local builders and contractors

Coordinate jobs with manufacturers, our scheduler, installation team and customers

Requirements

A safe driving record

Ability to read tape measure and do basic math calculations

Ability to imagine the experiences of a prospect/customer and understand their perspective

Ability to solve problems and work with a team

Ability to discern color variations and matches

Computer skills including Outlook, Excel and blueprint software (read only) and will be required to learn product-specific quoting software

Able to understand basic construction---window and door components and installation a plus

Bachelor's degree preferred

Industry-specific experience preferred

Hiring process includes pre-employment background & MVR check, physical and drug screen

Physical Requirements

Must be able to occasionally move bulky objects

Benefits

Company-provided vehicle and cell phone

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal and Holidays)

Free at-Work Clinic for Employees and their immediate Family Members

Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k) and profit share

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Wellness Resources & Company Wellness Challenges

Company Sponsored Events: Annual Chili Cookoff (serious business btw), Annual Cookie Bake Off, Company Picnic, Food Truck Days and more

This job description is an outline for the Building Material Sales Representative position at Lensing Building Specialties. Listed above are the majority of responsibilities and expectations for the Sales Representative but is not an all inclusive list of responsibilities and duties.