Contractor/Inside Sales

Ed Herrington; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A family-owned building supply company in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Contractor Sales associate. The role involves building strong customer relationships, managing sales, and providing outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include contacting prospective customers, managing accounts, and participating in sales initiatives. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with knowledge in building supplies preferred. This position offers a range of benefits and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Able to use vendor software.
• Knowledge of general lumber and building supplies is a plus.
• 1-2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow customer relationships and sales.
• Contact prospective customers to explain services and costs.
• Manage assigned accounts for profitability.
• Participate in sales initiatives to increase sales.
• Assist with resolving complaints and credit issues.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Vendor Software

Job description

Ed Herrington Inc is a family-owned and operated building supply company with locations in New York (Hillsdale, Hudson, Chatham, and Millerton), Lakeville, CT and Sheffield, MA. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Our positioning statement, “We share your passion”, reflects our core values of helping our customers and employees succeed. We strive to “Make It Easy for Our Customers to Do Business with Herrington’s.”

We are currently seeking a full‑time Contractor Sales associate to work Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., and every other Saturday from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Profit Sharing, Employee Discount, Tuition Assistance, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time.

SUMMARY

Proactively provides profitable sales growth through the maintenance of strong relationships with current and new accounts, increasing sales to existing and potential customers, addressing the short‑term needs of other projects, and engaging cooperatively with all departments by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and grow relationships and sales through effective time management.
• Contact prospective customers to explain features of services, costs, and advantages. Respond quickly to customer needs with complete and accurate information.
• Manage assigned accounts for Ed Herrington, Inc. profitability.
• Actively participate in sales initiative programs to increase sales and communications with assigned accounts.
• Confers with customers/company managers to investigate/resolve complaints/discrepancies on product or services.
• Assist credit manager with credit issues to safeguard financial interests in any given project.
• Coordinate with various company services in the presentation of Ed Herrington, Inc. services to the customer, developing and maintaining relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Participate in and contribute to discussions of quality improvements of customer service.
• Provide accurate quotes of basic material lists.
• Write orders and schedule initiation of services.
• Work closely with Pro‑Sales staff to provide clerical and customer support.
• Support Counter Sales and assist at sales counters when necessary to provide outstanding customer service.
• Participate in all required training assignments and trade show attendance.
• Display teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required: High School Diploma or GED. Able to navigate and use vendor software when necessary. Knowledge of general lumber, millwork, building supplies, engineered wood design & products is a plus.

Preferred: Associate's degree or equivalent from a 2‑year college or technical school; or 1 – 2 years related experience and/or training in the building trades industry; or an equivalent combination of education & experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is largely a sedentary role with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; however, while performing the duties of this job the employee will need to frequently communicate with others and must be able to exchange accurate information; consistently operate a computer and other office equipment. The employee will need to occasionally move about to meet with customers, access files, and use other office equipment. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.