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Inside Sales Representative I Sales - Inside Sales

Builders FirstSource Inc

Brainerd, MNFull-time$11.41/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Brainerd, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Builders FirstSource Inc is hiring an Inside Sales Representative I Sales - Inside Sales. This Inside Sales Representative I position provides sales and customer service primarily to retail customers, utilizing knowledge of sales techniques and industry knowledge. The role involves assisting with product inquiries, providing estimates, entering orders, and coordinating customer workshops. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key focus areas include Provide customer service to retail customers via walk-in, telephone, or email, Assist with customer inquiries on product selection, pricing, availability, refunds/exchanges, and Actively engage in selling company products/services and related items.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Six Months Sales Experience, and Must Lift Up To 25 Pounds. Important skills include Microsoft Office Suite, ERP Program, Company Products Knowledge, Competitor Products Knowledge, Company Standards Knowledge, and Company Product Pricing Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office SuiteERP ProgramCompany Products KnowledgeCompetitor Products KnowledgeCompany Standards KnowledgeCompany Product Pricing KnowledgeDiscount and Estimating Formulas KnowledgeCommunicationDetail OrientationCustomer ServiceBasic Sales TechniquesInfluence and PersuadeMotorized Material Handling Equipment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED6 Months Sales-Related Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Under direct supervision, provides sales and customer service activities primarily related to retail customers utilizing knowledge of sales techniques and industry knowledge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides customer service primarily to retail customers, via walk-in, telephone or email, including assisting with customer inquiries on product selection, pricing, availability, refunds/exchanges requiring a working knowledge of company products, procedures and practices.

Actively engages in selling company products/services and related items. Provides material estimates and quotes for small packages (stairs, decks, fences, sheds, etc.).

Enters orders into system and schedules delivery of products.

Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.

Participates in coordinating and conducting customer workshops.

Handles and resolves simple customer complaints and forwards more complex issues to more senior staff for resolution.

Assists with store housekeeping, signage, stocking, inventory control, and other related activities.

Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six (6) months sales-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of company products, competitor's products and company standards

Knowledge of company product pricing, discount and estimating formulas and guidelines

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates strong detail orientation skills

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of basic sales techniques, concepts and the ability to influence and persuade

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program

Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.

Standing or walking for 80% of the day. Stooping and kneeling throughout the day.

Occasionally will use hand tools, saws, forklift, pallet jack to assist customers.

Reaching-extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

In addition to the base wage listed, this position is further eligible to receive commission compensation for earned commissions related to sales of eligible Company products and/or services subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Commissions are based on a percentage of the transactions sold and subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Commission Agreement.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.

"Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening."

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

56401

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

51651

Job Benefits

Not specified

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