Outside Sales Representative - Truss

Trusco, located in Clarksville, TN, is looking to grow our team with an Outside Sales opportunity. Our OSR's are expected to provide high level of service to our customers with a strong working knowledge of the truss design and manufacturing process. This position's focus is selling truss systems to various clients, including: residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

Core Value Expectations:

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide
• Evidence of humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring

Primary Role Expectations:

• Promote and sell truss systems to new and existing customers.
• Conduct pricing and estimating for truss projects.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical support.
• Expedite orders efficiently and courteously.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Understand building code requirements and ensure compliance.
• Travel to customer locations and construction sites.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Resolve customer complaints and issues promptly
• Other duties as assigned 

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in truss or building material sales
• Knowledge of wood frame construction, roof/ floor truss systems and wall panels
• Ability to read architectural plans and blueprints
• Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize time and work efficiently
• Ability to anticipate problems and resolve them before they become problems for our customer.
• Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design (TPI)
• Ability to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, customers and team members both orally and in writing.
• Valid Driver’s License- meets company driver acceptability guidelines

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Frequent travel to customer locations and construction sites, which may involve walking, standing, and moving around uneven terrain.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying materials or samples, typically up to 60lbs.
• Ability to handle and manipulate small tools and materials.
• Good vision for reading blueprints, technical drawings, and computer screens.
• Clear verbal communication for interacting with clients and team members
• Work is split between office settings, home offices, and outdoor construction sites.
• Exposure to various weather conditions when visiting construction sites.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots when on-site.
• May include irregular hours to meet client needs and project deadlines.