Inside Sales/Customer Service

SPEC Building Materials; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SPEC Building Materials Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of building materials for commercial and residential roofing contractors. The Inside Sales/Customer Service Associate team handles orders, pricing, delivery coordination, and frontline customer support from our Houston location.

We seek an energetic individual with a GED, strong math and computer skills, and excellent communication to drive sales and service. This is a full-time, day-shift in-person role with benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Proficiency with computers and software.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Solid math skills and high energy with a desire to succeed.
• Past experience in a building materials-related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell building materials from the customer service counter.
• Grow existing customer base through prospecting and follow-up.
• Source special order items for contractors.
• Ensure all orders are complete and accurate.
• Advise customers on inventory levels and pricing.
• Process cash application and reporting.
• Answer phones and schedule deliveries.

Skills

GED/HS diploma

Computers & software

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Math skills

Energy & drive

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Category

Customer Service

Job Location

16950 North Fwy, Houston, Texas, United States

Tracking Code

190-392

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

SPEC Building Materials Corporation is recognized as one of the nation’s leading wholesale distributors of the highest-quality building materials, equipment, and products for commercial and residential roofing contractors. Since 1973, SPEC has strategically grown to thirty-six convenient branch locations in markets throughout the Midwest, the South, and the southeastern regions.

The SPEC Inside Sales/Customer Service Associate Team is responsible for order placement, general sales information and product requirements, pricing, delivery coordination, and more. They are most often the customer’s first point of contact.

Position Responsibilities

• Selling building materials to our customers from the customer service counter
• Maintaining and growing existing customer base through prospecting, sales account development, quoting, and customer follow-up.
• Sourcing special order items for our contractors.
• Ensuring all customer sales orders are imputed complete and accurate.
• Advising customers on inventory levels and pricing.
• Cash application and reporting.
• Answering the phone and directing calls.
• Scheduling and answering questions regarding deliveries for customers.

Position Requirements

• Minimum education required: GED or high school diploma.
• Working knowledge of computers and software.
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Past history in a building materials-related industry.
• Strong math skills.
• High energy level and a desire to succeed.
• Additional duties or responsibilities may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Required Skills

Minimum education required:

• GED or high school diploma.
• Working knowledge of computers and software.
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Strong math skill.
• High energy level and a desire to succeed.

Required Experience

Past history in a building material related industry preferred.