Contractor Sales Assistant

Schillings; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401k with profit sharing

PTO

Paid holidays

Sponsored lunch events

Company discounts

Job summary

Schillings in Mokena, IL is seeking a Contractor Sales Assistant to support the sales team with quotes, orders, and deliveries. This full-time role offers training, with no nights or Sundays and a comprehensive benefits package.

No prior experience required; strong computer skills with Outlook, Excel, Word and Windows will help your daily tasks. You will provide excellent customer service to contractors and vendors, organize paperwork, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and Windows.
• Attention to detail, organizational, and math skills.
• Positive, outgoing, and engaging demeanor.
• Problem solving ability.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Growth and advancement opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Assist dedicated Salesperson 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.
• Work with vendors for quotes and orders.
• Gain product knowledge to quote and sell Schillings products efficiently.
• Ability to communicate with direct Salesperson, team members, and management.
• Provide excellent customer service to contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Answer all phone calls.
• Organize and file paperwork.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Windows

Job description

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for a Contractor Sales Assistant at our Mokena, IL 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:

• Assist dedicated Salesperson 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
• Work with vendors for quotes and orders
• Gain product knowledge to quote and sell Schillings products efficiently
• Ability to communicate with direct Salesperson, team members, and management
• Provide excellent customer service to contractors, vendors, and customers
• Answer all phone calls
• Organize and file paperwork
• 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.