Parr Lumber Albany , OR 97321
Posted 5 days ago
PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.
Job title: Contractor Sales
Base Salary: Starting at $55k to $71k a year, depending on experience + Commission
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am to 5pm
Location: Albany, Oregon
The Contractor Salesperson executes all aspects of our sales call process and strategies, with a primary focus on aggressive prospecting of new residential and commercial contractors. They will facilitate and coordinate business activities of accounts and executing PARR Sales initiatives. This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with builders and general contractors which supports our vision to be the supplier of choice for all building material products in the Northwest.
This role reports to the Division Sales Manager. They interact daily with yard managers & employees (in-store and outside), and customers. They will interact regularly with corporate employees (Central Purchasing Department, Account Management Team, Human Resources Department, and IT Department.) as well as vendor representatives and industry associates.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
2 years sales experience preferred
Prior experience in the building materials industry preferred
Must have good driving record and ability to maintain the same
Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
Must be able to type 30+ WPM
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to speak, write, and read English required
Class C Driver's License or reliable alternative transportation
Knowledge of building materials and their uses
Proven ability to develop relationships that translate into new business for PARR
Knowledge of PARR purchasing principles, practices, and protocols
Being prepared for individual and group sales meetings
Ability to meet or exceed aggressive sales goals
Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to achieve aggressive sales goals and objectives
Ability to work unsupervised and a desire for high level of responsibility
Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively
Ability to implement PARR's sales strategies and processes
Ability to support PARR purchasing principles practices and protocols
Ability to aggressively pursue company's best interest when selling to customers
Strong interpersonal communication skills and experience dealing with customers expected
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to daily changing needs/demands of the PARR and its customers
Must be flexible to different personality types and work habits, knowing that goals may be achieved in different ways
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy office environment
Willingness to share department responsibilities to meet deadlines
Perform other related duties as assigned
The working conditions for the contractor sales position are divided between time in an office with a desk and being out interacting with potential and current customers.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day
Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
Must be able to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be able to drive a vehicle with clean driving record
Both local and overnight travel may be required
We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:
Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
In addition to the 401(k) match, there is a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $800 for the 2023 year)
$1,000 referral bonus
PARR Promotes!
We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!
We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.
Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.
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