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Truss Outside Sales Rep in Chicago

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

We are looking for an Outside Sales Representative to develop business with home builders, framing contractors, and general contractors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business with builders, contractors, and framing companies

  • Prospect through cold calls, jobsite visits, and builder meetings

  • Obtain construction plans for truss quoting

  • Work with internal truss designers to generate truss layouts and bids

  • Follow up on quotes and secure truss packages for upcoming projects

  • Maintain relationships with builders and contractor accounts

Requirements

  • 3+ years B2B sales experience

  • Experience in building materials, lumber, trusses, framing packages, or construction products strongly preferred

  • Comfortable with cold calling and jobsite visits

  • Ability to read or understand construction plans is a plus

  • Valid driver's license

Compensation

  • $65K–$70K base salary

  • Commission

  • $100K+ earning potential

 

 

If you'd like to take the next steps in your sales career with unlimited earning potential in the Building Materials Industry, APPLY TODAY!  You can also reach out to me confidentially at Jim.Yang@gogpac.com - 651.705.8466

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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