Contractor Sales Trainee

Davita Inc.; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction supply sector is seeking a Contractor Sales Trainee to develop strong customer relationships and grow a book of business. This entry-level position involves identifying sales leads, providing excellent customer service, and creating material estimates, paving the way for advancement to a Contractor Sales Representative.

Qualifications

• Create and grow a book of business and acquire new customers.
• Create material estimates and read blueprints.
• Source special order material.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources for new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers to identify their needs and suggests products.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

The Contractor Sales Trainee will sell products and services offered by 84 Lumber to current and new clientele. This position is responsible for creating positive customer relationships. The Contractor Sales Trainee is building a book of business to become a Contractor Sales Representative. Other duties may be assigned by Store Manager.

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.

Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.

Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.

Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.

Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.

Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

Qualifications

Create and continually grow book of business and acquire new customers.

Create material estimates/read blueprints.

Source special order material.

Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to function in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Reading prints.

Creating material estimates.

Sourcing special orders.