What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber and Building Materials Sales Associate position at Hackmann Lumber?
**Inside sales experience and the ability to multi-task a must.
**Building Materials Knowledge is required.
Position Summary:
The Inside Sales representative will work in a fast paced, high-volume environment and is responsible for assisting customers. Some Saturday hours are required.
Essential Functions:
- Strong understanding of building materials and related products is required.
- Answers customer inquiries via phone, email and walk in business, concerning price, qualifying product needs and partnering with vendors for support.
- Communicates with outside sales representatives on customer orders, requirements, problems or concerns and changes.
- Generate, place and confirm purchase orders with suppliers.
- Accurately completes all required paperwork on a timely basis.
- Prepares building take offs for customers.
- Receives payment for merchandise or services sold and enters sale into the computer.
- Develop meaningful customer relationships to encourage loyalty and grow sales in additional categories.
- Follow up on cold and warm leads to further the sales process.
- Understand and demonstrate the product or service to the customer.
- Improve sales skills to increase sales success rates.
- Documents sales, quotes or other business requested information.
- Participate in the physical inventory of the warehouse materials.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
Hackman Lumber Company is family owned and has proudly served our communities for over 75 years! We provide service for builders, contractors, and “do-it-yourself” homeowners in Franklin, Lincoln, St. Charles and the surrounding areas. Hackmann carries lumber, hardwoods, doors, windows, power tools, and electrical and plumbing supplies and much more!
Learn more about us here: www.hackmannsstl.com
Hard work, dedication, and ability to work unsupervised. Training will be provided for the right candidate. Must pass a drug test prior to hiring.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Required)
- Computer skills: 2 years (Required)
- Building Material Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $53,000