A Carter Lumber Commercial Multi-Family Sales Representative is responsible for finding sales opportunities and completing sales for commercial multi-family projects. This is accomplished by identifying target customers, making calls, visiting job sites and assisting customers in a timely and efficient manner with their projects and related product knowledge. Sales techniques, developing customers, following through with commitments and heavy communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
Desired QualificationsField experience in the commercial multi-family construction industryAbility to read blueprints and contract documents to provide a complete takeoff and proposal, as required by customer and projectStrong understanding of specifications, codes and product submittal process for Multi-Family projectStrong understanding of the Multi-Family construction schedule process and the ability to plan shipments to meet deadlineAbility to review scope of work in awarded contractDemonstrated ability to create new sales opportunities, maintain successful business relationships and improve profitabilityStrong communication and problem-solving skillsDetail oriented, self-motivated and ability to meet deadlinesKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and ExcelEssential FunctionsSales & Relationship
Meets and/or exceeds sales and profit goals by following up on sales leads, monitoring market trends, and growing the positive reputation of the company.Create proposals for presentation to general contractors and builders for productsEnsures customer satisfaction by assisting with take-offs and communicating scheduling and delivery commitments.Visits general contractors and builders with store representatives to answer questions and assist in closing sales during the presentation processCollects and keeps up-to-date information on customers' product use and trendsDetermines appropriate credit program based on customer's needs.Communication
Conducts jobsite visits when product quality issues arise.Identifies and provides solutions by performing related troubleshooting tasks.Keeps lines of communication open between the team members at the store and customers to ensure that service is accurate and timely.Knowledge & Training
Completed required orientation and safety trainingIdentifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.Benefits (full-time employees)
Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessAs a Carter Lumber Outside Sales Representative, your work is first and foremost about creating and maintaining relationships. The building materials industry is booming, so if making connections and communicating effectively is your specialty, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss working for a multi-billion-dollar company! Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.
Sales Reps work with all departments from the Yard and dispatch office to middle management to market Vice Presidents. You will be responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with local contractors, builders, and remodelers. Yes, you will "sell projects," but once a job is sold, you need to manage that job and that relationship. You'll collect and keep up to date information on your customers' product use and trends, visit job sites as needed, maintain schedules, and put out fires. Proven sales strategies, commitment follow-through, and heavy communication are all necessary for success. Salary + commission. The sky's the limit! Our commission is structured so that there is no limit to your compensation.
Requirements:
Experience in salesKnowledge of home building basicsCreate material estimates/quotes and special ordersOpen new accounts on a monthly/quarterly basisLearn to read blueprints and provide material take off listsAbility to work independentlyStrong planning and organizational skillsExperience with Microsoft Office suiteAttend HBA/builder/company functions as requiredBenefits (full-time employees):
Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessA Carter Lumber Commercial Multi-Family Sales Representative is responsible for finding sales opportunities and completing sales for commercial multi-family projects. This is accomplished by identifying target customers, making calls, visiting job sites and assisting customers in a timely and efficient manner with their projects and related product knowledge. Sales techniques, developing customers, following through with commitments and heavy communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
Desired QualificationsField experience in the commercial multi-family construction industryAbility to read blueprints and contract documents to provide a complete takeoff and proposal, as required by customer and projectStrong understanding of specifications, codes and product submittal process for Multi-Family projectStrong understanding of the Multi-Family construction schedule process and the ability to plan shipments to meet deadlineAbility to review scope of work in awarded contractDemonstrated ability to create new sales opportunities, maintain successful business relationships and improve profitabilityStrong communication and problem-solving skillsDetail oriented, self-motivated and ability to meet deadlinesKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and ExcelEssential FunctionsSales & Relationship
Meets and/or exceeds sales and profit goals by following up on sales leads, monitoring market trends, and growing the positive reputation of the company.Create proposals for presentation to general contractors and builders for productsEnsures customer satisfaction by assisting with take-offs and communicating scheduling and delivery commitments.Visits general contractors and builders with store representatives to answer questions and assist in closing sales during the presentation processCollects and keeps up-to-date information on customers' product use and trendsDetermines appropriate credit program based on customer's needs.Communication
Conducts jobsite visits when product quality issues arise.Identifies and provides solutions by performing related troubleshooting tasks.Keeps lines of communication open between the team members at the store and customers to ensure that service is accurate and timely.Knowledge & Training
Completed required orientation and safety trainingIdentifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.Benefits (full-time employees)Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessAre you tired of being on the road for days or weeks at a time? Do you wish you could have a successful trucking career while also maintaining a consistent life at home? Drive for Carter Lumber and not only will you have a stable, predictable schedule that allows you to be home every night, you'll have the opportunity to build your career to whatever you desire! We are a growing company and we want our people to grow right along with us.
Our Story Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.
CDL Delivery SpecialistAs one of our CDL Delivery Specialists, you will be responsible for transporting orders to local customer jobsites in a safe and timely manner using our well-maintained and company-owned fleet. You will ensure that daily delivery schedules are met while providing friendly and professional customer service. While on site, you will unload using dump bed or truck-mounted forklift to place the customer's materials right where they need them.
RequirementsPrevious delivery experience, preferably with building materialsExperience operating a truck-mounted forkliftAn acceptable driving record and a current CDL licenseFamiliarity with building materials and delivery equipment is preferredAbility to be a team playerBenefits (Full-Time Employees)Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessDo you have a positive attitude? Are you a people-person? Do you enjoy sales? This Inside Sales Rep (ISR) opportunity is for you! You will have the chance to become the face of the store and the person customers rely on when they stop in. Friendly customer service is key. Our customers can buy a 2x4 anywhere they come to us because of the customer service.
Our Story Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.
Description When a customer walks in the store, you will be there to assist them. You will share product information, give advice on their project needs, produce estimates for packages/projects and process transactions. You will also follow up on online customer quotes, cold call to qualify new leads, support the Outside Sales Reps as needed, and assist in inventory control by conducting cycle counts and resolving overages/shortages.
Each ISR completes training to learn our products, our POS System, and how to fill out paperwork. Salary + commission! Our commission is structured so that there is no limit to your compensation.
Requirements
Experience working in sales or customer serviceFriendly, outgoing personalityEffective communication skillsFamiliarity with building materials is helpful, but not requiredAbility to be a team playerAbility to ensure sales and profit goals are metBenefits (full-time employees)
Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessIf you are a hard-working individual who enjoys working with your hands and with a team, this Warehouse Specialist at Townsend Building Supply (a division of Carter Lumber) opening is a great opportunity for you! This is a chance to get your foot in the door of the booming building materials/construction industry. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to build your career to whatever you desire! We are a growing company and we want our people to grow right along with us.
Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.
DescriptionAs a Warehouse Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting the workflow of shipping and receiving materials. This entails pulling stock and custom materials according to orders and staging them until the orders are complete and ready to be shipped. You will assist with inventory and report shortages. You will ensure incoming orders are correct and placed in proper storage areas. We provide forklifts, pallet jacks, banding machines and other equipment to make the job easier!
RequirementsExcellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to multi-taskAbility to work in a team environmentMust be able to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift heavy materialBenefits (full-time employees)Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessDo you have a positive attitude? Are you a people-person? Do you enjoy sales? This Outside Sales Rep (OSR) opportunity is for you! Outside Sales Reps are responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with builders and subcontractors both residentially and commercially. Yes, you will "sell projects," but once a job is sold, you need to manage that job and that relationship. You'll keep up to date information on your customers' product use and trends, visit job sites as needed, maintain schedules, and put out fires. A Carter Outside Sales Decking Specialist is responsible for presenting and selling all product lines with a focus on decking products, as well as establishing and growing relationships with customers in our market.
RequirementsA minimum of 2 years previous knowledge and experience selling Decking products including wood, composite, PVC, a variety of railings and other outdoor living products. Experience in other building materials helpful.Ability to cold call future customers and to grow relationships with existing customersAbility to read blueprints and do take-offs with knowledge of local building codesDemonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitabilityExcellent communication skills, with a strong sense of customer serviceDecision making abilities and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointReliable transportation and valid drivers licenseResponsibilitiesDevelops relationships with customers and subcontractors to determine their needs and provide beneficial services to themResponsible for attaining and maintaining the sales of all products, focused on outdoor living and deckingGives presentations to builders and provides expert advice on product features and benefits.Do take offs and prepare estimates for these products and ensure they are ordered and shipped accurately and on time.Benefits (full-time employees)Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysMilitary encouraged to apply!Our Mission Dedicated to providing exceptional service and quality building materials at competitive prices to our family of customers. Our company's success is developed by our experience in the building industry, and we still follow these hometown values each and every day. Carter Lumber is one of America's largest building suppliers with over 180 locations across the eastern half of the United States. We serve 15 states and we manufacture Millwork, Wall Panels, Roof truss, and Floor Trusses in many markets across our footprint. Family Owned since 1932
Read LessDo you have a positive attitude? Are you a people-person? Do you enjoy sales? This Outside Sales Rep (OSR) opportunity is for you! Outside Sales Reps are responsible for finding and completing sales of our full line of building materials and installed services with builders and subcontractors both residentially and commercially. Yes, you will "sell projects," but once a job is sold, you need to manage that job and that relationship. You'll keep up to date information on your customers' product use and trends, visit job sites as needed, maintain schedules, and put out fires. A Carter Outside Sales Decking Specialist is responsible for presenting and selling all product lines with a focus on decking products, as well as establishing and growing relationships with customers in our market.
RequirementsA minimum of 2 years previous knowledge and experience selling Decking products including wood, composite, PVC, a variety of railings and other outdoor living products. Experience in other building materials helpful.Ability to cold call future customers and to grow relationships with existing customersAbility to read blueprints and do take-offs with knowledge of local building codesDemonstrated ability to increase sales and improve profitabilityExcellent communication skills, with a strong sense of customer serviceDecision making abilities and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointReliable transportation and valid drivers licenseResponsibilitiesDevelops relationships with customers and subcontractors to determine their needs and provide beneficial services to themResponsible for attaining and maintaining the sales of all products, focused on outdoor living and deckingGives presentations to builders and provides expert advice on product features and benefits.Do take offs and prepare estimates for these products and ensure they are ordered and shipped accurately and on time.Benefits (full-time employees)Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysMilitary encouraged to apply!Our Mission Dedicated to providing exceptional service and quality building materials at competitive prices to our family of customers. Our company's success is developed by our experience in the building industry, and we still follow these hometown values each and every day. Carter Lumber is one of America's largest building suppliers with over 180 locations across the eastern half of the United States. We serve 15 states and we manufacture Millwork, Wall Panels, Roof truss, and Floor Trusses in many markets across our footprint. Family Owned since 1932
Read LessDo you have a positive attitude? Are you a people-person? Do you enjoy sales? This Inside Sales Rep (ISR) opportunity is for you! You will have the chance to become the face of the store and the person customers rely on when they stop in. Friendly customer service is key. Our customers can buy a 2x4 anywhere they come to us because of the customer service.
Our Story Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.
Description When a customer walks in the store, you will be there to assist them. You will share product information, give advice on their project needs, produce estimates for packages/projects and process transactions. You will also follow up on online customer quotes, cold call to qualify new leads, support the Outside Sales Reps as needed, and assist in inventory control by conducting cycle counts and resolving overages/shortages.
Each ISR completes training to learn our products, our POS System, and how to fill out paperwork.
RequirementsExperience working in sales or customer serviceFriendly, outgoing personalityEffective communication skillsFamiliarity with building materials is helpful, but not requiredAbility to be a team playerAbility to ensure sales and profit goals are metBenefits (full-time employees)Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read LessA Carter Lumber Outside Sales Coordinator is responsible for leading a team of Sales Coordinators in the Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana markets and delivering professional customer service to contractors. This is accomplished by acting as a point of contact for outside sales representatives and contractors by supplying advice, performing estimates and processing orders. Handling sales transactions, inventory control and communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
Requirements:Previous experience in a sales/customer service environmentPrevious knowledge and experience in the building materials industryAbility to read blueprints and understand construction practicesAbility to multi task, organize, prioritize and coordinate work activitiesFriendly, outgoing personalityAbility to participate effectively as a team memberAbility to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidaysResponsibilities:Sales
Building and maintaining relationships with contractor customers by providing superior customer service.Acts as a point of contact at the store by supplying advice and information on products, estimates and delivery scheduling.Ensures all lines of communication are tied together.Leading the outside sales program to ensure that sales and profit goals are met.Processes orders and ensures that materials are available for timely shipment.Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed.Other duties as assigned.Estimating
Performs material take-offs from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid to provide accurate take-offs and adequate support.Knowledge & Training
Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.Completes required orientation and safety training.Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.Benefits (full-time employees):Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employmentShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid life insurance and AD&DOptional supplemental life insuranceCompany-match 401(k)Vacation time and paid holidaysVendor incentivesRoom for growth; we promote from within!Military encouraged to apply! Read Less