Building Material Sales - Full-time

Builders-Warehouse; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

401k Retirement Plan (with company-mat

Profit Sharing Plan

Medical

Vision

Disability

Life

Medical and Dependent Flex Accounts

HSA Account

Job summary

Builders-Warehouse in Kearney, NE is seeking a Building Material Sales associate to help customers select lumber and building materials and provide tailored recommendations.

You will maintain an organized sales floor, process transactions, and work with suppliers to ensure timely restocking. Computer work is required, and excellent customer service is essential to success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in retail sales or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in building materials industry preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM and inventory management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to assess lumber and building material needs and provide expert recommendations.
• Maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor with well-stocked products.
• Process sales transactions accurately, including cash and credit card payments.
• Collaborate with purchasing/suppliers to manage inventory levels and restock timely.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and following up on sales.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM familiarity

Inventory management systems

Job description

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Full-time Regular Builders - Kearney NE, Kearney, NE, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.00 Hourly

About the Role:

The Building Material Sales position is crucial for driving revenue and ensuring customer satisfaction within the lumber & building industry. This role involves engaging with customers to understand their building material needs and providing tailored solutions that meet those requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining product knowledge and staying updated on industry trends to effectively advise clients. Additionally, this position requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and inventory management. Ultimately, the goal is to foster long-term relationships with customers and contributing to the overall success of the business.

Building Material Sales will assist customers with lumber and building materials such as doors, windows, siding, decks, lumber and other accessories as well as assist in other departments as needed. Computer work required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in retail sales or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the building materials industry or related field.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to assess their lumber and building material needs and provide expert recommendations.
• Maintain an organized and visually appealing sales floor, ensuring products are well-stocked and displayed.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, including handling cash and credit card payments.
• Collaborate with purchasing/suppliers to manage inventory levels and ensure timely restocking of products.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and following up on sales.

Skills:

The required skills in communication and interpersonal relations are essential for building rapport with customers and understanding their specific needs. Sales experience will be utilized daily to effectively meet customer needs, while product knowledge will enable the candidate to provide informed recommendations. Organizational skills are crucial for maintaining an orderly sales floor and managing inventory efficiently. Problem-solving abilities will come into play when addressing customer inquiries and resolving any issues that may arise. Additionally, familiarity with inventory management systems will enhance the candidate's ability to track stock levels and ensure product availability.

Hours:

Builders is open Sunday through Saturday. Hours will vary to adequately cover the department. Every other Saturday is required. No Sundays! No late evenings!

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

401k Retirement Plan (with company match)

Profit Sharing Plan

Insurance:

Medical

Vision

Disability

Life

Medical and Dependent Flex Accounts

HSA Account

Background check and pre-employment drug test required.

Builders has been serving the lumber and building materials industry in Nebraska since 1977 and Colorado since 2008. We are a family-oriented company seeking constant improvement to support services and being proactive in meeting our customer needs. We do this by building relationships with our customers in order to help them achieve their project goals with teamwork-oriented staff, quality products and outstanding customer service. Builders provides services for residential and commercial building. Our customers include contractors, builders, re-modelers and do-it-yourselfers. We offer building materials and home improvement essentials. Each location/department within our organization plays a vital role in helping our customers determine the best solutions for their project, home or commercial needs. Working as a core TEAM we guide our customers from start to finish no matter how large or small. Our Team sells, designs, builds and installs the products needed to assist our customers in achieving their goals. Customer Service is KEY to Exceeding our Customers’ Expectations.