Contractor Counter Sales Assistant

Schillings; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance & short-term disability

401k with profit sharing

PTO & Paid Holidays

Sponsored lunch events

Company discounts

Job summary

Schillings is seeking a Contractor Counter Sales Assistant at our Valparaiso, IN location. This full-time role requires no nights or Sundays, offers competitive pay and benefits, and provides opportunities for advancement.

No prior experience is required as training is provided; you will assist contractors and customers, handle quotes, orders, and deliveries, and maintain an organized front counter environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for contractors and customers.
• Answer all phone calls and organize paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service to contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Maintain front counter cleanliness and stock samples, marketing materials, and filing system.
• Coordinate with Sales team for quotes, orders, and deliveries.
• Verify orders for accuracy and update customers and Salesperson.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Windows

Job description

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for a Contractor Counter Sales Assistant at our Valparaiso, IN location. We offer competitive pay along with a full package of benefits and opportunities for advancement. This position will be full-time, with no nights or Sundays.

No previous experience required, training is provided.

Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for all contractors and customers
• Answer all phone calls
• Organize and file paperwork
• Provide excellent customer service to contractors, vendors, and customers
• Maintain cleanliness of front counter
  • Including stocking samples, shelves, marketing brochures, and organizing filing system
• Ability to communicate with all Salespeople and management
• Complete all returns including special orders
• Assist the sales team with quotes, orders, special orders, and setting up deliveries through Dispatch
  • Quoting lumber, trim, interior & exterior doors
  • Using quoting software to quote windows & doors
• Verify and correct orders including quantities, product, addresses, etc.. with customer and Salesperson
• Gain product knowledge to quote and sell Schillings products efficiently
• Work with vendors for quotes and orders
• Follow up with customers to let them know product lead times and when product is in
• Work with all Schilling departments to provide a positive selling experience for every customer
• Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that management or Schilling family deem appropriate

Education/Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and Windows
• Attention to detail, organizational, and math skills
• Positive, outgoing, and engaging demeanor
• Problem solving
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Various growth/advancement opportunities available

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance & short-term disability
• 401k with profit sharing
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Sponsored lunch events
• Company discounts

MISSION - Give our customers what they want, on time and error-free

Schillings provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, unfavorable discharge from military status, sex, marital status, disability, order of protection status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Schillings is a drug-free workplace.