Outside Sales Representative (National Retail)
BlueLinx Corporation
Bellingham, MA0–2 yrs6m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- SalesMicrosoft OfficeAccount managementCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in Bellingham
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales99%Customer service26%Microsoft Office11%Account management5%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
BlueLinx is seeking a driven Outside Sales Representative – National Retail to manage existing national retail relationships while aggressively growing new revenue within the region. This role requires a true hunter mentality motivated by uncovering new opportunities, expanding partnerships, and driving profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new sales opportunities with both new and existing national retail customers, with a focus on program business.
- Maximize sales effectiveness by prioritizing time and effort on the largest and most profitable opportunities, including segmentation of account lists.
- Improve overall profitability, product penetration, and product mix across assigned accounts.
- Qualify sales opportunities through market and customer research and collaboration with insider sales partners.
- Develop sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies; articulate value propositions to customers.
- Present and propose sales solutions to customers and adjust strategies as needed based on customer feedback and market conditions.
- Close sales opportunities by securing purchase orders and ensuring all order fulfillment procedures are executed accurately.
- Provide outstanding post-sale service and support to ensure long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite and relevant sales systems and technology.
- Strong telephone and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent industry experience strongly preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in a sales role with responsibility for growing accounts and generating new business.
- Ability to manage an existing book of business while expanding partnerships.
- Building materials or related industry experience is a plus.
- Strong market knowledge, product familiarity, and consultative selling skills.
- Demonstrated “hunter” mentality with a strong drive for results.
- Excellent planning, organization, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Working knowledge of account management, customer service, product pricing, sales support, warehousing, distribution, and transportation.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and performance-driven.