Counter Sales Representative

US LBM; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials is seeking a Counter Sales Representative in Biddeford, ME. The role involves assisting customers, processing sales, and maintaining the showroom. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in sales, with a commitment to customer service.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays

Employee Discounts

Company Cookouts

Continuing education programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of building material knowledge and sales experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sales and inquiries.
• Process customer sales and payments.
• Maintain stock levels and showroom appearance.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Mathematics

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Founded in 1866, Deering Lumber operates three locations in Maine, supplying building materials to customers across southern and coastal Maine and along the New Hampshire Seacoast.

The Counter Sales Representative is responsible for assisting customers and contractors with the sales process by taking orders over the counter, answering questions, and receiving payment for customer orders. This position typically works in a retail environment.

What you will do

• Greet and interact in a positive manner with customers. Assists with questions regarding merchandise, location of merchandise in store, pricing, and promotions.
• Process customer sales through use of cash register. Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits and processes according to company standard procedures.
• Provide initial response to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, complaints and scheduling of deliveries and installations, and providing customer follow-ups.
• Facilitate product selection of scheduled and walk-in showroom customers, using proper forms to assure consistent records of selections.
• Purchase special products and obtain information on pricing specifications, uses and availability.
• Attend assigned training and meetings as required to increase knowledge of entire product offering.
• Create accurate and complete invoices, work orders, and sales tickets. Code and input customer orders, pricing information and additional data into the computer system.
• Issue refunds or credits to customers with manager approval when necessary.
• Bag, box, or wrap merchandise; prepare packages as necessary.
• Correctly maintain all cash levels at the registers, compute and record totals of transactions.
• Responsible for appearance of the showroom, the physical integrity and pride of the showroom. Maintain store environment including doors, floors, windows, ceilings, restrooms, and workstations. Clean and dust products, displays and face of the products.
• Maintain stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
• Assist with physical inventory.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years of building material knowledge and sales experience preferred.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Commitment to providing excellent customer service, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintenance of professional demeanor. Must be detail oriented and highly observant.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must possess good mathematic skills. Able to use a calculator and computers.
• Knowledge of building materials, paint, hardware, applications related equipment, and/or construction industry.
• Good interpersonal and customer relations skills, vendor knowledge, ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Should be familiar with computer, printer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, engineer’s scale/ruler, mechanical tools, inventory, and inventory control.
• Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants and offices
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office products and point of sale software.
• Ability to work Saturday and evening schedules as required.
  
  

Additional Potential Opportunities Based On Experience

• Counter Sales Lead
  
  

Building Your Career With Benefits

• The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
• The Good. 401(k) with company match.The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
• Even Better. Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
• How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing education programs, paid training, and promoting from within.
  
  

Build Your Future Today With Deering Lumber.

Deering Lumber, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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