What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales position at 41 Lumber?
Benefits: insurance (health, dental, vision, and life), paid time off, retirement plan, company-paid uniforms, team member discount, competitive pay structure, and more
2025 Paid Company Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day , July 4 & 5, Thanksgiving, Christmas- December 24, December 25, New Years Eve, New Years Day
Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, rotating Saturday 8:00am-noon, paid holidays
We are seeking a motivated Salesperson with a passion for people and teamwork to join our Team. The position is people focused, fast paced, rewarding. The Salesperson’s responsibility is to make sales to all customers and assist the store Team to achieve the store’s annual goals (sales, gross margin percent, gross margin dollars, and expense management). Additional duties will be related to sales and maintenance of the showroom, office, displays, and inventory.
The annual salary is dependent on experience and overall knowledge of the position.
Responsibilities:
- Act as 41 Lumber’s representative and treat all customers and third parties in a courteous and friendly manner
- Be alert to possible sales opportunities and relay them to the Store Manager
- Prepare order documents in a timely manner
- Do take-offs and estimates
- Develop and maintain superior knowledge of all products, vendors, and company procedures
- Develop and maintain a superior knowledge of design software and technology used by the company and use both to effectively sell at prices and terms that achieve the Store’s goals.
- Use product knowledge to sell a mix of products including kitchen and specialty interior and exterior finish products
- Accurately estimate, quote, and sell following company procedures and using available technology
- Make sales calls to customers, including to job site visits to measure for materials such as siding, windows, doors, roofing, etc.
- Prospect for new business by making cold calls on potential customers
- Assist customers in yard and warehouse when needed
- Report all customer complaints to the Store Manager
- Physically be able to: walk and stand on the job for extended periods of time; frequently bend, squat, reach, lift, carry, push and pull as necessary when stocking merchandise
- Assist with inventory control, weekly cycle counts, and annual physical inventory
- Stock inventory as required and accept deliveries
- Participate and attend events (i.e. trade shows, trainings, factory tours, etc.)
- Be alert to maintenance or safety issues with company vehicles and property. Alert the Store Manager of any concerns.
Key Qualities and Skills:
- Attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Positive attitude
- Integrity and ethics
- Proficient with computer programs and software
- Quick decision making
- Effective communication
Education: High school diploma or experience in a similar role
OR
Experience: three years including sales, marketing, cold calling or relationship building; basic comprehension of the product procurement process; and knowledge of building materials industry a plus
41 Lumber Core Values:
- Ethics
- Respect
- Deliver the “wow” factor
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Embrace change
- Growth and learning
- Balance
- Be passionate and determined
- Be humble
- Have fun!
41 Lumber has been a U.P. family owned since 1925. 41 Lumber aims to be a competitive supplier of quality lumber and building materials while providing exceptional, personalized customer service and cutting-edge technology in the products we carry and in our residential and kitchen & bath design services. Through the science of construction, we help customers make informed product decisions based on the environment in which the product will be used.
We focus on expertise, quality, and personalized customer service.
Our vision is to be the leader in the science of construction and the choice supplier of quality building materials and a partner to professional builders, professional remodelers, general contractors, institutional buyers and dedicated do-it yourselfers.
The phrase that best describes our company: With the science of construction as our north star, we help customers build dreams, one project at a time.
The Outside Salesperson will help facilitate the company achieve its goals and vision by providing excellent customer service, completing accurate take offs, and working with all Team Members to accomplish the store goals.
Please visit our website for a more complete history about the company www.41lumber.com
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We offer the tools, systems, and training for a motivated individual to achieve success. We support our team with a commitment to quality and integrity that equates to a high-level customer satisfaction.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20