Inside Sales Specialist

About the role

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an Inside Sales Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Initiate sales and take orders while anticipating and meeting customer needs.
• Manage assigned product lines, including selecting vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting products.
• Contact customers regarding market fluctuations and trends.
• Initiate inquiries, sales, and promotions to address customer product needs.
• Coordinate and maximize customer inventory.
• Communicate customer service requirements to location’s customer service representatives.
• Coordinate customer deliveries with shipping personnel.
• At some locations, may perform freight/trucking specialist responsibilities.
• Contact vendors as needed regarding products related to customer questions or concerns.
• Assist outside sales staff and product managers.
• Assist in developing and executing marketing programs, promotions, and new product research.
• Provide lead role to sales support staff.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function.
• Office environment with minimal physical exertion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building products.
• Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with teams or groups.
• Knowledge of operation of office equipment, such as PC, calculators, and computer software.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance