Sales Manager - Eastern Washington & Montana
Join Our Team at Convoy – Where Your Career Builds as Strong as Our Materials!
Founded in 1972, Convoy is North America’s trusted distributor of top-tier construction materials. With over 40 locations in US and Canada, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry, but we never forget the core values that got us here: exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and a genuine commitment to helping our customers thrive.
At Convoy, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career-building opportunities. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive, and fun environment where your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and success is something we all share.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact, bring fresh ideas, and be part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and collaboration. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Convoy is the place to build something meaningful – for yourself, for our customers, and for your future.
Why Convoy Supply?
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people and offering them the chance to advance.
- Teamwork at Its Best: Success isn’t just about individual effort – it’s about what we achieve together.
- Commitment to Safety: Your well-being is a top priority, every day.
- Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits: Robust benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being, and peace of mind, which also include:
- Employee Assistance Programs and Telemedicine Services
- Retirement saving plans
- Employee referral bonuses
- Paid training and development
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time and company-paid holidays)
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage
If you're driven to make an impact, build strong relationships, and contribute to something that matters — Convoy Supply is the place for you. Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something bigger? We’d love to meet you. Join us and help shape the future of construction, one delivery at a time.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to accurately read and interpret blueprints, and to effectively use electronic software and systems (Salesforce, etc.) to quote, sell and order products for customers
- Must be comfortable calling on job sites and talking to General Contractor's or Project Manager’s
- Local travel within the regional area of the working branch. Must have a valid driver's license and driving history in compliance with company policy
- Ideally will spend approximately 80% of time prospecting, and communicating with potential or current customers
- Acquire new clients through prospecting, networking, and calling on job sites within the assigned territory
- Responsible for all field activity among assigned, prospected, and converted accounts, including customer relations, product application and stability, product sales and delivery, service and product installation instruction and collections
- Ensure quotes and orders are accurate and follow's company sales processes. Ensures customer issues (i.e. service, billing or payment, delivery, etc.) are addressed promptly
- Assist in providing prompt delivery by effectively understanding and communicating appropriate product lead times and accurate customer need dates
- Inform customers of business changes such as product offering, pricing, or assembly options
- Participate in various departmental and interdepartmental training as required
- Excellent communication skills must be able to connect with customers
- Provide reports on customers and projects in your territory as requested by management
- Able to work flexible hours beyond regular branch office hours to make contact with contractors
- Be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
Requirements
- Must possess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management data bases, Microsoft Office (Excel) and Salesforce
2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes:
o business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clients
o visiting jobsites for specifications, products (must be physically fit)
o meeting with installers for potential clients
- Solid understanding of the Commercial Roofing and siding/construction industry
- Previous commercial/residential roofing sales experience
- Able to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical data
- Able to make cold-calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory
- Excellent communication skills and confidence; must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing
- Work with other team members to ensure excellent customer service
- Provide accurate quotes and orders and ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services
- Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies
- Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours in order to make contact with contractors. Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
- Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Convoy Supply Inc. provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, familial or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. All candidates for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and background verification before employment is finalized.