Outside Contractor Sales Assistant

Job Opportunity: Outside Contractor Sales Assistant

Location: Farmers Building Supply, Grants Pass, Oregon

Are you passionate about construction, building strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service? Farmers Building Supply is looking for a motivated and service-driven Outside Contractor Sales Assistant to join our team!

In this exciting and dynamic role, you’ll work closely with our Outside Contractor Salesperson to build lasting partnerships with contractors, builders, and construction professionals. You'll support field operations, help provide accurate quotes, process orders, and ensure top-tier service from start to finish.

About Us

Farmers Building Supply is a trusted name in our community, providing quality products and exceptional service for over 62 years. As a cornerstone of our success, we value integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in serving all of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Support:

· Read construction blueprints produce takeoff reports to discuss with the outside salesperson.

· Create quotes for contractors as requested by the outside salesperson and contractors.

· Receive orders from outside salesperson and contractors

· Process sales orders for pickup and delivery.

· Source and purchase special ordered products.

· Complete all required paperwork for order processing, safety compliance, and other order fulfillment requirements.

· Ensure customer experience excellence is provided for all contractors.

Accurate Quotes and Proposals:

• Provide precise quotes and proposals to customers based on their project specifications.
• Ensure transparency and clarity in pricing and terms.

Industry Awareness:

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and local building codes.
• Adapt your recommendations accordingly.

Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork:

• Work closely with contractor sales staff, vendors, and store personnel to help provide the knowledge necessary to serve each contactor with excellence.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork.
• Help the outside salesperson by providing support functions to serve contractors.

Sales and Profit Goals:

• Contribute to achieving and exceeding sales targets and profitability goals.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to grow sales.

Client Relationship Building:

• Regularly meet with outside salesperson to understand evolving contractor project needs and goals.
• Provide personalized service and support.
• Learn customer service excellence requirements and communicate them to the Farmers team.

Care of Company Property and Reputation:

· Uses and cares for company property according to the highest standards.

· Always builds and protects the company reputation in the community and with customers.

Product Knowledge:

· Continuously learn about building materials, tools, and other supplies used in the building trades.

Continuous Improvement:

· Self-initiated learning and developing to perform with excellence for the company, the customers, and the employees.

Core Competencies:

· Building Materials Knowledge: Familiarity with construction practices, terminology, and various building materials.

· Blueprint Reading: Understand product specifications by reading blueprints. Able to perform blueprint/drawing takeoffs.

· Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills between other team members, customers, and vendors recording and reporting the necessary details for accurate, on-time order fulfillment.

· Negotiation Skills: Ability to discover what is most important to the customer for supplier preference choices. Ability to negotiate pricing and terms effectively while maintaining profitability goals.

· Technical Proficiency: Competent with computers, cell phones, and two-way radios.

· Complete Order Processing: Use company provided tools and resources to provide the right products on time, every time.

· Sourcing and Purchasing: Source and purchase special order products relying on known sources or developing new sources of supply.

Personal Character

The ideal candidate will embody our core values:

• Integrity, humility, and honesty.
• Cheerfulness and a positive attitude.
• Compassion, patience, and a service-minded approach.
• A strong work ethic, self-motivation, and results-driven mindset.
• A commitment to treating others with respect, practicing accountability, and living by the Golden Rule.

Why Join Farmers Building Supply?

• Be part of a respected company with a strong community presence.
• Collaborate with a dedicated and passionate team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Job Type – FT Hourly

Compensation: $25/hr

Benefits:

• Work for a growing, family-oriented company.

· Medical benefits.

· Vision benefits.

· Dental benefits.

· Employee retirement savings plan.

· Employee purchase discounts.

· Paid time off.

· Professional development assistance.

· Investment in your success.

How to Apply

If you are ready to join a dynamic team, contribute to a company that values community, integrity, and continuous customer service excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and vision for the role to [email@example.com].

Deadline to Apply: [Insert Deadline]

Join us in shaping the future of Farmers Building Supply and driving our continued success!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25