Outside Sales Associate

Outside Sales Associate

At Capital Forest Products we are a one-stop shop for premium building materials and we provide outstanding commitment and service to our customers. Our employees are our business partners we are a 100-percent employee-owned company!

Are you a recent college graduate with a competitive spirit strong interpersonal skills and a desire to grow in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment Do you enjoy being on the road meeting people and building relationships If so this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Were looking for an Outside Sales Associate to support our sales efforts in the Lancaster and York PA region. This is an entry-level field-based position that involves visiting existing and potential customers communicating promotions and helping to grow our customer base. Youll work closely with three experienced sales professionals and gain hands-on experience in customer engagement sales strategy and territory development.

This is a local travel position with minimal overnight stays. Youll be on the road early meeting with customers and making sure they have what they need to succeed.

Does this sound like something you would enjoy!

If so you are going to love this position! Keep reading to learn more and apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit existing and prospective customers throughout the Lancaster/York area.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular in-person visits.
• Communicate product specials promotions and offerings.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify new business opportunities.
• Scout and qualify potential new accounts.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM system (Agility).
• Learn and use our ERP and CRM tools to support customer interactions.
• Represent the company with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Occasional travel to Ohio or Europe for training or supplier visits.

Is This You

• Bachelors degree in business administration communications entrepreneurship sales/retail management agricultural economics or sports management.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset you dont need to be micromanaged.
• Comfortable with early mornings and being on the road most of the day.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems (MS Office CRM ERP).
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.
• Based in or near Lancaster PA.

Terrific Total Compensation Package:

• Annual starting salary of $50000.
• Performance-based bonuses especially for opening new accounts.
• Company-provided laptop or tablet; mobile phone reimbursement.
• Competitive benefits: health insurance; retirement with match; generous paid time off
• Eligible for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• A cohesive mission-oriented and ownership driven philosophy.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Does this sound like the kind of role youd thrive in If youre ready to hit the road build relationships and grow your career in sales wed love to hear from you!

This Is Us:

Capital Forest Products is a leading distributor of products from premium vendors to the building materials industry based in Annapolis MD. We sell cedar shakes and shingles roofing siding lumber shed and outdoor utility building materials fencing flooring seasonal products and more. We have two sales offices and six distribution warehouses along the East Coast. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) annually allocates company shares to employees and provides them with an equity interest in the future growth and success of Capital Forest Products.

Apply today!

TO APPLY: Please click Apply to submit a cover letter (seriously this is important and required) and your resume. For additional information about Capital Forest Products please check out our website: .

Capital Forest Products believes that diversity equity and inclusion are critical to our success. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

At Capital Forest Products we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age ancestry physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.