Outside Sales Rep

**Are you ready to explore career opportunities at the Buchan Lumber Group of Companies at our Burford Home Hardware location?**

**Join our team as an Outside Sales Representative (OSR) assisting our Brantford, Brant County and Norfolk Locations**

**WANT TO KNOW A LITTLE MORE?**

The Buchan Lumber Group is a Canadian, family-owned company with Home Hardware Building Centre's located in Brantford, Paris, Burford and Waterford. We are a leader in the building material supply and retail industries and continue to be a competitive supplier to the new home, renovation, farm and industrial market place. With the nationally recognized Home Hardware brand, we are able to offer our customers a wide product selection, more financing options, and better customer service. If you are looking for an opportunity to push your career forward **AND** you have lumber and building materials (LBM) experience **this is the job for you**

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**
- Full time, permanent employment with a competitive compensation package
- **Company vehicle**
- Comprehensive benefits
- Actively participate in workplace change and really make an impact
- Work with great people who are passionate about our industry

**WHAT WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?**

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for selling building material products or services through solicitation of customers in their assigned territory. They are responsible to meet and exceed sales objectives targeted for current and potential customers by promoting Home Hardware products and services, effective management, and visits to the customer/ contractor sites, along with store responsibilities. This individual will also develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain a professional image of the company. Integrity, passion, and in-person presentational skills are essential for this role.

**WHAT ARE YOUR DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS?**
- Proven history in building relationships and acquiring outside contracts.
- **Must** possess knowledge and/or experience with standard **lumber and building materials.**
- Knowledge and/or experience with quotes, updating customer relation management tools, prospecting, closing deals, handling customer rejection/acceptance, etc.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills to deal with large customer base.
- Energetic and self-motivated and determined to meet challenges with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and remain focused on individual and team goals.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Must have valid Driver’s License

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burford, ON N0E 1A0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- LBM Sales: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person