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Outside Sales Windows and Doors

Hayward Lumber logoHayward Lumber$50,000–$100,000/yrPacific Grove, United StatesFull-timeListed 1mo ago
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Taken at the midpoint of its range, $75,000/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $81.5k–$320k/yr.

Against the 2,570 open roles on Outside sales jobs (typical pay $100k/yr, band $73.1k–$237k/yr), this one's $75,000/yr sits below the middle. How posted pay is measured.

The posting

Title:Outside Sales Representative - Doors and Windows Classification: **Hourly Draw + Commission **Pay Range: $50k - 150k Location:Pacific Grove, CA Reports To:Area Sales Manager

About the Company

For 100 years and four generations of Hayward family leadership, Hayward Lumber has been committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of builders. Beyond full-service lumberyards, we offer window, door and cabinet design centers, pro-oriented hardware stores, and innovative building solutions designed to save time and money. Join a wonderful industry where you help families build their dream home. Hayward provides training, education and mentorship to help you be successful and have the career you always wanted. LBM journal found that 70% of Outside Salespeople in our industry earn $50,000 to $100,000 per year in cash compensation a year. Hayward Lumber provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Learn more at www.haywardlumber.com

Mission

We are the most dependable supplier of products, services, and solutions to the construction market since 1919.

Position Summary

This position focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships to drive sales of doors and windows. Key responsibilities include identifying and developing new business opportunities, preparing quotes and proposals, and providing expert advice on materials, pricing, and applications. The role involves frequent customer site visits, tracking project progress, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Success in this position requires strong knowledge of the lumber industry, building processes, and local codes, along with excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Candidates should be motivated, customer-focused, and adept at managing multiple projects while achieving sales targets

Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with existing and potential customers through personal and phone contact, ensuring completion of plan take-offs, bids and quotes, answering questions and solving problems
  • Proactively manage and maintain accurate sales team quote pipeline and order pipeline in BisTrack.
  • Prepares and presents accurate sales proposals and quotes to prospective or current customers
  • Provide customers with knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt service at all times.
  • Research and provide accurate information to customers regarding proper materials and prices as well as technical information regarding application and specifications
  • Performs job-site visits to ensure delivery and timely completion
  • Ensures all projects generate appropriate profit margins to justify sales
  • Coordinates all deliveries and credit pick-ups with yard dispatcher
  • Attends activities and functions as a representative of company
  • Develops process to track progress of customer’s projects
  • Read, interpret and complete takeoffs from blueprints.
  • Review new and upcoming product information and inform customers of changes (product offering, pricing, assembly options, installation methods, etc.)

Requirements

  • 1 - 2 years’ experience in door & window sales, new construction and/or commercial projects is preferred
  • Some knowledge of building materials, building process, and local building codes
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
  • Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
  • No weekends

Taken from Hayward Lumber's own posting, last seen live on 4 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 21 questions (4 written).

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)
  1. 1.
    SummaryWritten answer · optional
  2. 2.
    ExperienceShort answer · optional
  3. 3.
    EducationShort answer · optional
  4. 4.
    If you are under 18 years of age, can you provide required proof of your eligibility to work?Pick any: 417028 · 417029 · 417030
  5. 5.
    Have you ever filed an application with us before?Pick any: 417031 · 417032
  6. 6.
    Have you ever been employed with us before? If so, please provide dates.Short answer
  7. 7.
    Are you currently employed?Pick any: 417033 · 417034
  8. 8.
    May we contact your present employer?Pick any: 417035 · 417036 · 417037
  9. 9.
    Can you provide proof after you are hired that you can legally work in the U.S.?Pick any: 417038 · 417039
  10. 10.
    On what date would you be available for work?Date
  11. 11.
    Are you available to work:Pick any: 417040 · 417041 · 417042 · 417043
  12. 12.
    Are you currently on “lay-off” status and subject to recall?Pick any: 417044 · 417045
  13. 13.
    Can you travel if a job requires it?Pick any: 417046 · 417047
  14. 14.
    Do you speak Spanish?Pick any: 417048 · 417049
  15. 15.
    What is your desired hourly rate or salary?Number
  16. 16.
    How many years of experience do you have in window and door sales?Number
  17. 17.
    Could you share a bit about your experience in door and window sales, new construction, or commercial projects? What types of projects have you worked on, and what was your role?Written answer
  18. 18.
    Do you have strong knowledge of building materials/building process?Yes or no
  19. 19.
    What experience do you have selling doors and windows to local builders or contractors? Can you describe the kinds of customers you've worked with and how you built those relationships?Written answer
  20. 20.
    Do you have a valid driver's license and are you comfortable traveling regularly to customer sites in the local area?Yes or no
  21. 21.
    What are your salary expectations?Written answer

From Hayward Lumber's apply page, checked 4 Nov 2026.

About Hayward Lumber

Sells lumber, building materials, windows, doors, cabinets and roof and floor trusses to builders and contractors through lumberyards, design centers and pro hardware stores on California's Central Coast.

Pay schedule: Outside reps work on a draw against commission, inside and counter staff are hourly and managers salaried, with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401K and paid vacation, holiday and sick leave named in the postings.

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