Inside Sales Building Materials

Building Materials - Inside Sales Representative

How often do you hear about a company that boasts an innovative start-up culture and in the same breath says they’ve been in business for 110 years? At Preston Feather we are relentlessly supporting innovation in the construction industry and have been since 1915. Preston Feather is a rapidly growing value-added distributor of lumber and specialty building materials for top architects and pro builders. We offer rewarding careers, compensation and industry-leading training. If you enjoy a faster-paced role with a significant impact on customer results, know how to provide superior customer service, are interested in learning about a variety of construction materials, and are looking for a career with opportunities for advancement, then keep reading because a position at Preston Feather may be right for you!

As an Inside Salesperson in Building Materials, you are the customer’s first point of contact, responsible for ensuring a positive customer experience. You will conduct front-counter sales of building materials to Preston Feather customers and assist both customers and contractors by responding to questions and providing guidance for all inquiries.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Accurately entering orders in the Point of Sale (POS) system, linking to purchasing for special orders
• Processing sales transactions accurately in compliance with Preston Feather policies for pricing, discounts, payment and credit memo terms
• Assisting with stock receiving, merchandising, and inventory cycle counts
• Sporadically retrieving materials from yard and loading into customer vehicles, often requiring lifting up to 50 lbs
  
  

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to consistently demonstrate the ability to:

• Make safety the highest priority - ALWAYS
• Work as a team – with vendors, sales staff, operations team, and PF leadership
• Maintain effective communication with customers, operations, and outside sales
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer concerns and inquiries
• Actively engage in morning team huddles with operations and sales teams
• Be flexible and adapt to changing operational business needs
• Communicate effectively and listen intentionally
  
  

As a Preston Feather Team Member, You Can Expect

• A Monday – Friday work schedule (no nights or weekends)
• Competitive wages
• A culture of Continuous Improvement
• Working closely with the entire Preston Feather team
• A training environment that encourages professional growth and development
• Employee Product Discount Program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance with optional upgrade
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off – immediate accrual equal to 2 weeks PTO, and 3 weeks after one year
• 6 Paid Holidays
  
  

Required Qualifications Include

• A high school diploma or GED
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Prior experience using a POS system and front-of-house customer service experience is strongly preferred
  
  

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including MVR) and drug screen.