Outside Sales Representative - Building Materials

Outside Sales Representative

A long-established building-materials supplier in the Houston market is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow a defined territory. The ideal candidate has a background in lumber, structural products, or construction supply sales and thrives in a relationship-driven, performance-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a defined territory calling on builders, contractors, and developers.
• Present and sell a broad range of building-material products including lumber, engineered wood, siding, trim, and structural panels, along with value-added services such as quoting, delivery, and special orders.
• Generate new business, maintain strong customer relationships, and conduct onsite meetings.
• Review plans and specifications to prepare accurate estimates and material recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to achieve revenue and margin goals.
• Monitor market trends and provide feedback on customer and competitive activity.
• Maintain CRM updates, sales forecasts, and pipeline activity.
• Collaborate with inside sales, delivery, and operations teams to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales experience in building materials, construction supplies, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of lumber, engineered products, siding, or structural materials.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage accounts independently and grow territory revenue.
• Comfortable interpreting building plans and coordinating take-offs or estimates.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the drive to succeed in a performance-based environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally.

What's in It for You

• Join a stable, privately-owned company with deep experience and an excellent reputation in the regional building-materials market.
• Sell a diverse, high-quality product line with strong brand recognition.
• Be supported by responsive inside-sales and delivery teams that help you win and retain accounts.
• Competitive compensation structure with guaranteed income during ramp-up and long-term commission earning potential.
• Career stability, autonomy, and the ability to build a lasting book of business.

If you're an accomplished Outside Sales Representative ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to connect. Submit your confidential resume to:

jeff.miller@gogpac.com All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.