Inside Sales Representative
US LBM · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
A Brief Overview The Inside Sales Representative assists with new and existing customer sales and provides product support to outside sales representatives.
Responsibilities
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, prices and quotations, complaints, and scheduling of deliveries and installations.
- Initiate telephone calls to customers to generate sales.
- Obtain orders from customers and sales representatives; enter work order, credit return, return authorization, pick ticket, and service request; file paperwork accordingly.
- Cook up purchase and delivery of special products. Obtain information on pricing specifications, uses and availability.
- Coordinate schedules for projects by coordinating with outside sales, jobsites, and assigned customers.
- Maintain stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Research credits, returns, and late payments as needed.
- Check on back orders and resolve any outstanding issues; solve billing problems and compile data for closing.
- Handle special orders and advanced pricing; assist with pricing and special price lists.
- Develop and grow professional relationships with customers.
- Resolve jobsite issues and customer problems.
Requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
- Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years of experience in building material industry with basic knowledge of product and application required.
- 1-3 years of inside sales experience preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to operate computer, calculator and cash register.
- Knowledge of building supplies, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry.
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Should be familiar with inventory and inventory control.
- Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants and offices.
Pay
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Schedule
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Benefits
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