Contractor Sales Trainee

84 Lumber Company; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contractor Sales Trainee to develop customer relationships and drive sales. This role involves identifying new sales leads, understanding customer needs, and ensuring satisfaction through effective communication. You will be responsible for building a book of business and managing ongoing customer relationships. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong interpersonal skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and customer satisfaction, and take the first step towards becoming a Contractor Sales Representative.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and grow a book of business and acquire new customers.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a network of sources for new sales leads.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

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

1. Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
2. Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
3. Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
4. Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
5. Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
6. Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.

Qualifications

1. Create and continually grow book of business and acquire new customers.
2. Create material estimates/read blueprints.
3. Source special order material.
4. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
5. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
6. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to function in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
9. Reading prints.
10. Creating material estimates.
11. Sourcing special orders.