Outside Sales Representative - Bergen County, NJ
11/2/2009
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Job Overview

Company: Allied Building Products, Corp.
Location: map it!US-NJ-Mahwah
Base Pay: N/A
Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing
Building Materials
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Sales
Business Development
Req'd Education: None
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Req'd Travel: Not Specified
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Contact: Not Available
Phone: Not Available
Email: Send Email Now
Fax: Not Available
Ref ID: 11223

Company Overview

Today, Allied has operations in more than 200 locations coast to coast with well over one million square feet of warehouse and office space. Its modern corporate headquarters is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Allied's workforce consists of more than 3,000 committed individuals, from outside and inside sales professionals, warehouse, dispatch personnel and equipment operators to product, marketing, credit and architectural managers. Allied maintains a modern, efficient fleet of more than 1,200 cars, trucks and tractor trailers. All of these resources are effectively brought to bear in Allied's commitment to service.

The company looks to a future of long-term growth with continued product and market diversification. Allied strives to meet the needs of customers at every level of the building industry-residential, commercial, and industrial- from large architectural accounts to the home remodeler. As part of this commitment to the industry, relations are maintained with many large and small architectural firms. Allied, from the start, has maintained high standards of integrity and service. Dedication to these ideals is the key to Allied's past and future in the building industry.

Job Description

Allied Building Products is a national independent distributor specializing in commercial & residential exterior and interior building materials with over 200 locations from Hawaii to Boston. The company was founded in 1950 as a small family-operated business focusing on the metro NY/NJ region and through acquisitions across much of the United States is now established as a major industry player. We believe that our employees are our best asset and still hold true to the core values of our humble beginnings that has made us a true success.

If you are an outside sales professional who enjoys cultivating new business and wants to work for one of the leaders in the building materials industry, this could be the opportunity for you. We offer competitive salary, commissions, benefits and an excellent career opportunity for the right individual.

In this role, you will acquire new business by developing strong customer relationships, maintaining an active call back list, and creating and following-up referrals from existing customer base. Some details of this position include:


  • Working to establish new business opportunities with potential customers through cold calling, telemarketing, provided leads, networking and client/associate referrals

  • Working to establish add-on business with existing customers

  • Maintaining an organized and easily accessible filing system (sales leads, prospective business, new business activity, add-on business activity, forecasting, quota details, etc.)

  • Achieving monthly and yearly quota requirements

  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge base of entire product line

  • Attending industry and product related training programs, conferences, seminars and educational forums

  • Working closely with inside sales representatives to assure customer satisfaction and business accountability

  • Assisting branch manager in developing new business ideas and accompanying marketing materials to achieve sales objectives

  • Working to build long term relationships with customer base

  • Providing accurate price quotes in a timely manner to customers

  • Performing other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

If you possess the skills/experience listed below and enjoy sales, please be certain to complete an on-line application to be considered for this position.


  • Previous sales experience

  • Experience in the building products industry is a plus

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

  • Professional demeanor both on the phone and in person

  • Must have basic PC knowledge (i.e. Windows 95, Word, E-mail)

  • Previous customer service experience

  • Ability to multitask

  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers and vendors (verbal and written)

  • Experience in handling multiple projects/tasks at once

  • Experience in a position that deals directly with customers (front-line)

  • Must have a valid drivers license



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