Counter Sales Representative

US LBM Holdings, LLC; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

East Haven Builders Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a Counter Sales Representative to assist customers and contractors with the sales process in a retail setting.

You will greet customers, answer questions, process orders at the cash register, create invoices, and help with product selection, pricing, and deliveries. A High School Diploma or GED is required and 1–3 years of building materials sales experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of building material knowledge and sales experience preferred.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants and offices.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers; answer questions about merchandise, pricing, promotions, and deliveries.
• Facilitate product selection for showroom customers and record accurate orders.
• Process sales at the cash register and collect payments.
• Create invoices and sales tickets; input data into the computer system.
• Maintain showroom cleanliness and stock levels on sales floor and in stockroom.
• Assist with yard/warehouse operations and safely operate forklifts or company vehicles when trained.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Mathematical skills

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trend system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1960, East Haven Builders Supply supplies building materials to customers from locations in New York and Connecticut, including a wall panel and truss manufacturing facility.

East Haven Builders Supply, 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.

A Brief Overview

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.

Pay Rate: $21.00-$24.00/hr.

What you will do

• Greet and interact positively with customers; respond to questions regarding merchandise, product location, pricing, promotions, product selection, order placement, quotations, complaints, and scheduling of deliveries and installations, and provide customer follow-up as needed.
• Facilitate product selection for scheduled and walk-in showroom customers, using appropriate forms and processes to ensure consistent and accurate records of selections.
• Process customer sales through the cash register, receiving payment by cash, check, credit card, voucher, automatic debit, or other approved methods in accordance with company procedures; maintain proper cash levels and compute and record transaction totals.
• Create accurate and complete invoices, work orders, and sales tickets; code and enter customer orders, pricing information, and other required data into the computer system, and issue refunds or credits with manager approval when necessary.
• Purchase special-order products and obtain information regarding product pricing, specifications, uses, and availability.
• Maintain the appearance, organization, and physical integrity of the showroom, including doors, floors, windows, ceilings, restrooms, and workstations; clean and dust products and displays, maintain stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom, and assist with physical inventory.
• Bag, box, wrap, and prepare merchandise and customer packages as necessary.
• May assist with yard and warehouse operations, including receiving, returns, stocking, and organization, and may safely operate forklifts, company vehicles, and other material handling equipment after completing required training and authorization, in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Attend assigned training and meetings to maintain and expand knowledge of the full product offering and may perform location-specific services as needed, including cutting keys, mixing paint, and cutting glass.
• May be required to safely operate forklifts, company vehicles, and other material handling equipment after completing required training and authorization, in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• May assist with yard and warehouse operations, including receiving, returns, stocking, and organization.
• May perform location-specific services as needed (including cutting keys, mixing paint, and cutting glass).

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

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, 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 Trend system.
• Ability to work Saturday and evening schedules as required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record may be required based on location and job responsibilities.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:

Counter Sales Lead