Inside Sales Representative I

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 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. 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 com