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Outside Sales Rep (Building Materials)

84 Lumber Company

HORSEHEADS, NYJob$50–100K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$50–100K/yr
Location
HORSEHEADS, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Outside Sales Representative sells 84 Lumber products and services to current and prospective customers away from company stores. The role focuses on building customer relationships, identifying new business, and meeting sales goals at an acceptable margin. Compensation is commission-based, with stated earnings of $50,000 to $100,000 or more.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesNegotiationOrganizationAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingReading PrintsMaterial EstimatingSpecial Order Sourcing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that "nothing is impossible." 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!WHO IS 84?84 Lumber is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including: * Medical, dental and vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care * Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits) * Discounts on building materials and other retail partnershipsRECOGNITION & AWARDS:84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America's: * Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026 * Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026 * Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026 * Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025 * Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025The Outside Sales Representative ("OS") willcustomarily and regularly sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele away from 84 Lumber stores and other locations. This position is responsible for continuing positive customer relationships and identifying new potential customers. This position is also responsible for achieving predetermined sales goals at an acceptable margin. Compensation is based on commission. $50,000yr-100,000yr+ Responsibilities * Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads. * Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs. * Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs. * Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale. * Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest. * Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems. * Provides periodic territory sales forecasts. Qualifications * Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. * Excellent sales and negotiation skills. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. * Reading prints. * Creating material estimates. * Sourcing special orders.EOE of Minorities/Fem Ales/Vets/Disability

How this job compares

Set against the 840 open Outside Sales Representative jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–100K/yr
  • New York median$53–92K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$55–82K/yr422 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 6% below the New York median midpoint ($80K) — in the middle half of Outside Sales Representative salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open Outside Sales Representative jobs in New York and 840 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Outside Sales Representative postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (288 postings).
Education
31 of the 840 open Outside Sales Representative jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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