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Are you driven to generate your own leads, exceed quotas, and help your team succeed? If so, we want you at Richards Building Supply!\nWe are a family-owned, full-service wholesale distributor of exterior building materials. We’re looking for an experienced, high-energy Outside Sales Representative to drive new business and manage existing accounts in Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL.\nWhy Join Richards?\nCompetitive base salary + industry-leading commission program (uncapped potential!)\n21 paid days off in your first year - including our Family Focused break between Christmas and New Years!\nHoliday bonuses + additional earning opportunities (discretionary)\nEmployer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans + 401K with top-tier company match\nCareer growth in a team-oriented, family-focused company\nWhat You'll Do:\nHunt for new business - generate your own leads, make cold calls, and build a book of business.\nManage relationships - cultivate and grow long-term partnerships with customers.\nDrive Sales - close deals effectively and consistently exceed performance targets\nFollow up on leads - schedule appointments and present product solutions.\nLeverage CRM tools - track and manage your sales activity and pipeline effectively.\nAdvise customers - 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