Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

Vancouver, BC | $75,000–$90,000 Base Salary + Commission | Company Vehicle or Mileage Reimbursement

Are you an experienced building-materials sales professional with strong relationships across the construction industry?

Our client, an established and growing building-supply company, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to develop new business and strengthen customer relationships throughout Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and surrounding regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, relationship-focused salesperson who understands the construction industry and knows that responsiveness, reliability, and exceptional service are what keep customers coming back.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive base salary of $75,000 to $90,000 plus commissions

• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

• Company-provided laptop and cellphone

• Annual client entertainment budget 

• Opportunity to develop and manage your own book of business

• Join an established company with a strong reputation in the building-supply market

• Play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the organization

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Outside Sales Representative, you will develop new business while building long-term relationships with contractors, custom home builders, general contractors, project managers, tradespeople, and developers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Visiting construction sites and meeting with owners, contractors, project managers, and other decision-makers

• Identifying upcoming construction projects and opportunities to provide quotations

• Developing new business through industry relationships, referrals, site visits, and proactive prospecting

• Managing and expanding your own book of business

• Promoting the company’s service-based value proposition, with an emphasis on responsiveness, reliability, and customer support

• Maintaining regular follow-up with customers and becoming a trusted resource for their building-material needs

• Preparing and entering sales orders using SAP Business One

• Coordinating with shipping and internal teams to ensure orders are accurate and delivered on schedule

• Supporting customers throughout Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, the North Shore, the Sea-to-Sky region, and other surrounding areas

• Using the client entertainment budget strategically to strengthen relationships and generate business

What You Bring

• Previous outside sales experience within lumber, building materials, drywall, steel studs, construction products, or a closely related industry

• An established network of contractors, builders, developers, project managers, or other construction-industry decision-makers

• Demonstrated success developing and managing a profitable book of business

• Strong prospecting, relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills

• A responsive and service-focused approach to customer relationships

• An understanding of construction timelines and the importance of delivering accurate information and materials promptly

• The initiative and drive to identify opportunities and grow a territory

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills

• Confidence working independently while collaborating with internal operations and shipping teams

• Experience with SAP Business One or a comparable sales-order or ERP system is an asset

• A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel throughout the assigned territory

Apply Today

If you are a driven building-materials sales professional who knows how to turn strong relationships into long-term business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume. We are actively shortlisting candidates, so the sooner you apply, the better!

ABOUT US:

TPD is a leading workforce solutions provider with a mission to help individuals succeed by providing access to opportunities in jobs, careers, and professional development. A niche provider serving North America, we specialize in placing skilled candidates within the Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Mining industries. Whether you seek flexible or permanent positions, we assist in starting, changing, or advancing careers in a way that aligns with your goals.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.