Area Premium Window Specialist
84 Lumber Company
Gurnee, Illinois
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Gurnee, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Area Premium Window-Millwork Specialist is a sales and project management expert for high-end window and millwork products. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with Premium and Luxury contractors, and homeowners to drive sales and ensure project specifications are met. They are responsible for the entire project life-cycle, from initial consultation to Quoting, ordering, and flooring.
Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible” 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!
84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!
WHO IS 84?
84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!
84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!
We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
- Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
- Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships
Recognition & Awards
In 2024, 84 Lumber was proudly recognized as one of:
- America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
- Top Retailers by USA Today
- Largest Private Companies by Forbes
- Fastest-Growing Companies by 5000.
Essential Functions
- Help increase store margin % and gross profit $ on premium windows & doors.
- Significantly increase 84’s market share of premium windows & doors.
- Strive for the Perfect Order by significantly reducing order entry errors.
- Create stronger working relationships with local manufacturing sales reps, building long term trust and lead management.
- Take off, quoting, ordering, checking acknowledgments etc.
- Work with all clad brand partners.
- Assist with window quotes and sales on large complex commercial jobs (vinyl and clad).
- Assist on field inspections for field service techs to identify product service needs when necessary.
- Work with Divisional Premium Window Managers, Area Managers and store managers to target new business for 84.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not require any supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
Must be flexible meeting clients / staff / salespeople indoors and outdoors. Jobsite visits and/or office visits occur regularly.
Physical Demands
Ability to meet in offices with Sales Team, Builders, and Architects.
Able to meet on jobsites and navigate rough construction site terrain.
This position requires frequent sitting, use of hands, talking and listening. Periodically this position walks, stands and reaches. Rarely, this position climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouch or crawl.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on store hours of operations, 45+ hours per week.
Travel
travel may be required for this position.
Qualifications:
Competencies
- Microsoft 365
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
Required Education and Experience
- After starting employment, complete Advance Window & Door Training program levels 1-3.
- 2+ years of clad (premium) window selling experience.
84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.
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