Outside Sales Representative Job Opening

MarJam Supply Company is a leading distributor of gypsum wallboard, metal framing, insulation & acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. MarJam now operates a large network of more than 50 distribution centers along the eastern seaboard in the United States and Canada. For more real time information about MarJam, visit www.marjam.com. MarJam Supply Company is currently looking to fulfill a full time outside sales position. Must be experienced and aggressive to develop and maintain new and established accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers in person or by phone.
• Answers questions and advises customers in selection of building materials supplies, and related materials in response to request by the customer.
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.
• Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of MarJam's stocking levels and delivery schedules.
• Maintaining good customer relations in the performance of job.
• Prepares Daily Call Reports, keeps expense records and submits paperwork in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into CMSP and quotes in CM.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other computer software is necessary.
• Experience in building material sales and general knowledge about construction is ideal, but not necessary.
• Working with clients and contractors to select drywall, acoustical ceilings, insulation, metal framing and lumber products.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Paid holidays & vacation days

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (Preferred)