Jobs · Business Development · Washington

Counter Sales - Part Time

TAL Building Centers · Republic, WA · 2 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentPart-time

About Us

We are part of the TAL Building Centers Family of Stores, a family-owned company based in Vancouver, Washington, dedicated to helping build better communities. At our building centers throughout the Pacific Northwest, we create a positive experience for customers—both professionals and homeowners—by providing guidance for innovative, smart building solutions.

Our mission is to help build better communities, and our core values drive everything we do:

  • We Are the Guide
  • We Are Courteous
  • We Are Ambitious
  • We Are Accountable
  • We Are Safe

At TAL, you're more than just an employee—you're part of something bigger, with the opportunity to embrace your potential and build a brighter future.

Responsibilities

  • Greet, assist, and serve all customers to provide an exceptional customer experience.
  • Answer customers’ questions on products and assist with selection for their projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring their needs are met and concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Establish relationships with potential clients and assess their requirements to offer tailored solutions.
  • Maintain a good knowledge of product offerings and assist customers with small project estimates.
  • Upsell by adding additional lines to each ticket.
  • Process customers’ orders, payments, and returns.
  • Assist sales team members with larger quotes and estimates as directed.
  • Work with inside sales to contact and increase sales to existing house accounts.
  • Keep the showroom, samples, and literature clean and current.
  • Stock shelves with incoming merchandise and maintain assigned areas.
  • Assist with store cycle counts and inventories, and help keep system information accurate.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and internal team members.
  • Assist with customer challenges, such as credits, returns, exchanges, and service problems.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all products supplied to customers.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of construction methods.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum education of High School or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years of sales experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively.
  • Good understanding of the contractor sales process.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and Point of Sale Programs.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, or stand on a stool as necessary.
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Work involves walking or standing for extended periods of time.
  • May require exerting up to 80 pounds of force seldom and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, benefit-eligible employees, including:

  • Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
  • HSA employer contributions.
  • Employer-paid vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Excellent paid time off, including your birthday.
  • 401k options.
  • Strong commitment to training, professional development, and career advancement.
  • Product discounts.
  • Tons of other incentives, rewards, recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.

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