Now Hiring - Parr Lumber Company - Contractor Sales in Ridgefield, WA

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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 Salary : Base salary of $60K - $76K depending on experience, plus a lucrative commission structure. Sales professionals meeting expectations typically earn $140K - $150K annually, with top performers exceeding that. No cap on earnings. Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm Location : Ridgefield, Washington 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 as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row, 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 $1,000 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) * Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment * 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 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 $525 for the 2024 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. SAL04