Inside Sales

Westmontint; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Vacation Days

Professional Growth Opportunities

Development & Training Programs

Job summary

Westmontint is seeking an Inside Sales professional in Westmont, Illinois to provide product knowledge on construction materials and assist customers with their purchases.

The role includes taking orders, building customer relationships, and collaborating with sales teams. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be proactive team players with good organizational and communication skills.

Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, 4 year degree preferred.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and engage with the public.
• Must be a team player with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take orders at the sales counter and over the phone.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Use company computer system to enter orders.
• Complete sales orders and tender cash sales.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED required, 4 year degree preferred

Job description

Westmont, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

Westmont Interior Supply House & Contractors Acoustical Supply are top providers of quality construction materials across the Chicago metro area, southeast Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana. The history of Westmont Interior Supply House stems all the way back to 1962 when Engler, Meier & Justus, Inc. formed as an interior construction subcontractor operation specializing in commercial ceilings and walls. Today, Westmont Interior is part of the industry-leading GMS family of companies.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or westmontint.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with state and local law.

Position Summary

The primary function of Inside Sales is to provide product knowledge on building materials including drywall, insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, stucco, construction tools, construction safety items, drywall compound, and accessories for the drywall industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Taking orders at the sales counter and over the phone.
• Building relationships with customers.
• Ability to use company computer system to enter orders.
• Complete sales orders and tender cash sales.
• Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases.
• Collaborate with Outside Sales Reps and Sales Managers to determine necessary strategic sales approaches.
• Overcome objections of prospective customers.
• Emphasize product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare sales order forms and/or reports.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, 4 year degree preferred
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be comfortable meeting the public.
• Must be a team player, demonstrate attention to detail and have good organizational skills.

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment by:
• Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace.
• Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce.
• Recognizing that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in stationary position in an office environment: 50%
• Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constantly working in office environment.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

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