Building Materials Sales Support — Path to Commission

Better Living; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Living in Charlottesville is seeking a motivated Building Materials Sales Support specialist who can connect our products with contractors and builders, support the sales team, and ensure customers receive top‑tier service.

You will learn building materials, prepare quotes, draft proposals, handle inquiries, enter orders, and assist in the showroom and yard. The role offers growth toward commissioned sales as experience grows, with benefits and a stable, family‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical products to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority quotes and orders simultaneously without losing track of details.
• Comfortable learning industry-specific POS and inventory software; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Desire to learn from experienced sales staff.
• Assist outside and inside sales representatives by preparing quotes, drafting professional proposals, and sourcing product data for client meetings.
• Greet and assist walk-in customers and handle phone inquiries regarding product availability, lead times, and order status.
• Develop a working knowledge of building materials to help guide customers toward the right solutions for their projects.
• Assist customers by preparing quotes, drafting proposals, and sourcing product data for client meetings.
• Accurately enter and process sales orders into the system, ensuring that delivery dates, product specifications, and pricing are exact.
• Process returns/credits, and assist with general office duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Sales support

Tools

POS software

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Better Living in Charlottesville is seeking a motivated Building Materials Sales Support specialist who can connect our products with contractors and builders, support the sales team, and ensure customers receive top‑tier service.

You will learn building materials, prepare quotes, draft proposals, handle inquiries, enter orders, and assist in the showroom and yard. The role offers growth toward commissioned sales as experience grows, with benefits and a stable, family‑oriented work environment.