Channel Sales Rep - Outside Sales

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Channel Sales Rep - Outside Sales to join our growing team.

American Building Supply (ABS), a subsidiary of Jeld Wen, and one of the Nation’s largest wholesale suppliers of Doors, Door Hardware, Windows, and Millwork, currently has a position available for an Outside Sales Representative – Residential Door Division in the Greater Bay Area.  This person will have the support of our talented Inside Sales team of Door professionals to assist our Distribution Divisions in providing value-added goods and services to our customers.

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest door and window manufacturers, with more than 22,000 employees operating in 24 countries globally. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows.

Description of Duties:

• Responsible for all sales activities in the respective sales territory
• Routinely visit customer locations to maintain value-added relationships
• Perform new customer calls and other sales activities to generate additional business
• Maximize margin on sales
• Provide high level of customer service in answering customer inquiries and solving customer challenges
• Perform inspections and resolve field problems
• Develop and deliver product knowledge training classes
• Maintain and oversee door and hardware product lines
• Routinely reads trade journals and attends industry-specific training to stay current on product knowledge and industry trends

 Preferred Experience:

• Residential Door and Hardware product knowledge
• Sales and customer service experience
• Established customer base in the Greater Bay Area
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent work habits
• Positive outgoing attitude
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, goal oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to promote the ABS brand
• Outside sales candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be able to drive an automobile and travel daily

What we offer

• As well as a safe, challenging & fast paced working environment
• Competitive Benefits, including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k and Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to cross-train, enhance your skillset and advance your career

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Who We Are

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe; and Corinthian®, Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia.

In 2022, Newsweek named JELD-WEN as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies.

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.

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Expected pay for this role is between $82,900 to $138,200 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

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JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.