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Richards Building Supply Co.

Outside Sales Representative

Richards Building Supply Co., Milford, Connecticut, United States, 06466

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Richards Building Supply, a full-service, family‑owned building supply center located in

Milford, CT

is currently looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative with a professional, energetic, and creative demeanor to lead our growing team.

In this position you will build and manage customer relationships with a variety of clientele. It is an opportunity to run your own business without the risks of ownership.

You will need enthusiasm, strong sales‑hunting skills, and a background in the building materials industry.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with industry‑leading commission program

20 paid days off (includes PTO, holidays, and family‑focused company closure between Christmas and New Years)

Bonus incentive program, holiday bonuses, and other bonus opportunities

Competitive hourly rate with great OT potential during peak season

Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night, typical schedule Monday‑Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Significant employer contributions toward monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, group life, and short‑term disability benefits

Additional voluntary benefit options available, including long‑term disability coverage, accidental injury, critical illness, and cancer plans, as well as additional life and AD&D benefit policies

401(k) program with a best‑in‑industry company match

Opportunity for career advancement

Family‑owned, operated and focused company

Responsibilities

Engage and develop relationships with prospective customers and build a self‑sustaining network of clients

Assist customers in the credit application process

Respond to inquiries with accurate pricing, inventory, and delivery information

Perform other responsibilities as needed

Utilize sales reports and other data to recognize sales opportunities in customer buying patterns

Make cold calls to prospective customers

Follow sales leads and schedule appointments with prospective customers

Follow up with customers and provide solutions when service concerns arise

Provide training to customers and their teams on various product lines and services

Ensure past‑due bills are paid and collect payments when necessary

Preferred Experience

Minimum 2 years of previous outside sales experience, ideally within the building materials industry

Ability to adapt to a customer base with varying degrees of product knowledge

2+ years selling exterior building materials

Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills with clients and peers

Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Our sales team is comprised of highly motivated individuals passionate about Richards Building Supply and generating new business opportunities around high‑quality products.

Engage with our Virtual Recruiting Assistant Christine here: https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/RichardsBuildingSupply1 OR

TEXT: RBS to: (773) 917-1760

Req #ZR Milford

Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 15 states with over 65 locations. We have spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization and invaluable business relationships. Our inventory includes residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more.

Richards Building Supply believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. 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.

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