Outside Sales Representative

Our sales team is comprised of highly motivated individuals that are passionate about Richards Building Supply and generating new business opportunities around high quality products.   APPLY TODAY!!!   It’s more than a job, it is your Career! Submit your resume today to join our exciting and growing family   Req ID #ZR Champaign, IL Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 16 states with 67 locations! As a family owned, operated and focused company, Richards Building Supply has spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization, as well as invaluable business relationships. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more!   Learn more about us here: https://www.richards-supply.com/about   Terms and Conditions / Privacy Policy:  https://www.richards-supply.com/privacy-policy/   Richards Building Supply believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.    It’s more than a job, it is your Career! Submit your resume today to join our exciting and growing family.

Why Join Richards?

Competitive base salary + industry-leading commission program (uncapped potential!)

21 paid days off in your first year – including our Family Focused break between Christmas and New Years!

Holiday bonuses + additional earning opportunities (discretionary)

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans + 401K with top-tier company match

Career growth in a team-oriented, family-focused company

What You'll Do:

Hunt for new business – generate your own leads, make cold calls, and build a book of business.

Manage relationships – cultivate and grow long-term partnerships with customers.

Drive Sales – close deals effectively and consistently exceed performance targets

Follow up on leads – schedule appointments and present product solutions.

Leverage CRM tools – track and manage your sales activity and pipeline effectively.

Advise customers – provide pricing, inventory, and delivery information.

Ensure payment collection – follow up on outstanding invoices when needed.

Stay ahead of the competition – learn new products and sales strategies.

Represent Richards Building Supply – attend industry events and engage in community networking.

What You Bring to the Table:

2+ years of B2B SMB sale (small to medium sized businesses) experience (building materials knowledge is a plus).

A proven track record of exceeding 100%+ quota over time (must be listed on your resume).

Experience generating your own leads.

CRM experience is a must have.

B2C sales will be considered based ONLY in home services (roofing, siding, windows).

Self-motivated hunter – driven to succeed both individually and as part of a team.

Strong communication & problem-solving skills – must know how to close a deal and handle objections.

Valid driver’s license & ability to travel overnight occasionally.