Retail Sales Associate

About the role

Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and provide appropriate product recommendations.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Pull appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse to stock shelves and set up displays while maintaining in presentable in stock position.
• Maintain a clean and organized store appearance.
• Receive, stock, and price merchandise according to company standards.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options.
• Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Comply with inventory control procedures.
• Aid customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services.
• Aid with loading, unloading, and occasional deliveries as needed.

Requirements

• Construction experience or construction sales experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Computer Knowledgeable - Point of Sale Experience.
• Friendly outgoing personality.
• Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.
• Able to stand 10 plus hours a day.
• Self-motivated and punctual.
• Strong customer service and customer resolution skills are required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Construction experience or construction sales experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Computer Knowledgeable - Point of Sale Experience.
• Friendly outgoing personality.
• Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.
• Able to stand 10 plus hours a day.
• Self-motivated and punctual.
• Strong customer service and customer resolution skills are required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.
• We offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LT
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive pay as well as the benefits listed above.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.