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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.

• 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

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Conroe, TX – 930 Interstate 45 S, Conroe TX 77304

$16/hr. plus eligibility for monthly performance incentives (both store and personal‑level bonus potential).

The Contractor Sales Trainee will sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele. This position is responsible for creating positive customer relationships. The Contractor Sales Trainee is building a book of business to become a Contractor Sales Representative. Other duties may be assigned by Store Manager.

• Build and maintain a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; suggest products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise post‑sale.
• Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

• Create and continually grow book of business and acquire new customers.
• Create material estimates/read blueprints.
• Source special order material.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to function in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Reading prints.
• Creating material estimates.
• Sourcing special orders.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Wholesale Building Materials

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