Outside Sales Lumber
Company: Hayward Lumber
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Outside Sales
Representative - Lumber Classification: Draw Commission Pay Range:
$36k - 150k Location: Redwood City, CA Reports To: Area Sales
Manager About the Company: For 100 years and four generations of
Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to
meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service
lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers,
pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions
designed to save time and money. Join a wonderful industry where
you help families build their dream home. Hayward provides
training, education and mentorship to help you be successful and
have the career you always wanted. LBM journal found that 70% of
Outside Salespeople in our industry earn $50,000 to $100,000 per
year in cash compensation a year. Hayward Lumber provides a
comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,
life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation,
holiday, and sick leave. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com
Mission: Hayward is to be the most dependable supplier of products,
services and solutions to the construction market, as it has been
since 1919. Position Summary: This position focuses on building and
maintaining customer relationships to drive sales of lumber and
building materials. Key responsibilities include identifying and
developing new business opportunities, preparing quotes and
proposals, and providing expert advice on materials, pricing, and
applications. The role involves frequent customer site visits,
tracking project progress, and ensuring timely delivery of
products. Success in this position requires strong knowledge of the
lumber industry, building processes, and local codes, along with
excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Candidates should be motivated, customer-focused, and adept at
managing multiple projects while achieving sales targets.
Responsibilities: Develop relationships with existing and potential
customers through personal and phone contact, ensuring completion
of plan take-offs, bids and quotes, answering questions and solving
problems Proactively manage and maintain accurate sales team quote
pipeline and order pipeline in BisTrack. Prepares and presents
accurate sales proposals and quotes to prospective or current
customers Maximizes the number of sales for existing market areas
Provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service
at all times. Research and provide accurate information to
customers regarding proper materials and prices as well as
technical information regarding application and specifications
Performs job-site visits to ensure delivery and timely completion
Ensures all projects generate appropriate profit margins to justify
sales Coordinates all deliveries and credit pick-ups with yard
dispatcher Attends activities and functions as a representative of
company Develops process to track progress of customer’s projects
and monitor’s progress Requirements 1 - 2 years’ experience in
sales, new construction and/or commercial projects is preferred
Some knowledge of building materials, building process, and local
building codes Excellent knowledge of MS Office Highly motivated
and target driven with a proven track record in sales Excellent
selling, communication and negotiation skills Prioritizing, time
management and organizational skills Ability to create and deliver
presentations tailored to the audience needs Relationship
management skills and openness to feedback Benefits Medical Dental
Vision Life insurance 401K Paid time off including vacation,
holiday, and sick leave. No weekends
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