What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales Representative position at Meeks Lumber Company?
Job Description
We Support Each Other
Our local and corporate team members collaborate to provide guidance and partner on projects when necessary.
We Care About Our Communities
USLBM, our divisions, and associates are dedicated to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
We Emphasize Continuous Improvement
We strive to stay organized and focused on tasks at hand.
We Prioritize Safety Above All Else
The Outside Sales Representative drives growth by securing new sales opportunities, increasing company profitability. This role maintains existing accounts while generating new business through cold calls and lead follow-up.
Main Responsibilities:
- Promote and secure new accounts for the company.
- Provide existing accounts with necessary products, time, and information.
- Prepare, coordinate, and communicate price quotations, terms of sales, delivery dates, and service obligations to customers/contractors.
- Resolve customer complaints and problems.
- Assist in the collection of accounts receivable.
- Coordinate project schedules, contractor schedules, and material deliveries.
- Maintain current knowledge of daily and monthly sales and their relationship to budget and margin goals.
- Estimate materials from blueprints supplied by customer/contractor.
Requirements:
- 3 years of sales experience in building materials or related industry required.
Key Skills:
- Working knowledge of building materials industry and products.
- Ability to negotiate prices and contractual agreements.
- Estimating from blueprints.
- Basic computer skills.
Travel Requirements: 50% travel is expected.
