Entry Level Sales
Company: Sherwood Lumber Corporation
Location: Melville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Entry Level Sales
EMPLOYER: Sherwood Lumber Corporation DEPARTMENT: Sales SUMMARY:
This position develops and retains business in specific geographic
region(s) with a primary focus on sales products under the guided
supervision of a mentor and management. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Sources new sales opportunities through inbound
and outbound prospecting calls and emails. • Prepares and presents
sales proposals. • Understands accounts, identifies key players and
generates interest. • Generates new business and ensures growth of
existing accounts through collaboration with account
representatives. • Gains and retains extensive product knowledge as
well as detailed comprehension of customer requirements. •
Schedules meetings and on-site visits with dealers, architects,
contractors, builders, etc. • Participates in daily sales meetings
and other various team meetings. • Gathers information on local
competition and prevalent industry and business climate within the
region; communicates information to management and others as
needed. • Collaborates with sales associates for order entry in a
timely manner. • Attends outings, shows and conventions as
required. • Submits customer sponsorship requests to management in
a timely manner. • Attends company sponsored, management seminars
and webinars designed to help sales associates make good,
high-level decisions. • Maintains a self-discipline to enhance
skills and education through reading, listening to audio and
attending programs. • Works with sales representatives to keep
account activities and literature up to date. • Establish goals and
objectives for a mentorship relationship and a commitment to
meeting with a mentor on a regular basis. • Performs other related
duties as assigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: •
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: •
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to
three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. • Computer skills
required: Microsoft Office Suite; and ERP System. o Must be a
self-starter and proactive. o Excellent written and oral
communication skills. o Excellent organizational, problem-solving,
and analytical. o Strategic-thinking, hunter-mentality, and
results-focused. o Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
environment. o Ability to work closely with peers on team
orientated goals. o Ability to follow company directives and
instruction. o Must have a valid driver's license, own
transportation. • Enrollment in a marketing, business, or relevant
education program • Ability to take initiative • Ability to
navigate fast-paced environments • Strong interpersonal skills •
Positive attitude Be proactive in requesting feedback. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Continually required to stand. •
Continually required to walk. • Frequently required to sit. • While
performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate; loud. • The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The above is
intended to describe the general content of and requirements for
the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an
exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical
requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations
may be m
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