Contractor Sales & Estimating Specialist

Carter Lumber Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short/Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation & paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Michigan is seeking a Sales Coordinator to support the outside sales program and provide professional customer service to contractors. You will act as a primary contact for store staff and customers, offering product advice, preparing estimates and processing orders.

Responsibilities include handling sales transactions, coordinating inventory and timely shipping, and ensuring adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales/customer service environment.
• Experience in the building materials industry.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand construction practices.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists in building and maintaining relationships with contractor customers by providing superior customer service.
• Acts as a point of contact at the store by supplying advice and information on products, estimates and delivery scheduling.
• Ensures all lines of communication are tied together.
• Assists the outside sales program to ensure that sales and profit goals are met.
• Processes orders and ensures that materials are available for timely shipment.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed.
• Performs material take-offs from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid to provide accurate take-offs and adequate support.
• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.
• Completes required training.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Friendly personality

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Carter Lumber Company in Michigan is seeking a Sales Coordinator to support the outside sales program and provide professional customer service to contractors. You will act as a primary contact for store staff and customers, offering product advice, preparing estimates and processing orders.

Responsibilities include handling sales transactions, coordinating inventory and timely shipping, and ensuring adherence to company policies.