Inside Sales Pro – Lumber & Building Materials

Watertownchamber; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertownchamber in Madison, WI is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to greet customers, sell building materials at the counter and by phone, and assist with product uses. Qualifying candidates will help contractors and homeowners, prepare takeoffs and quotes for projects, process service requests, stock shelves, and support outside sales.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and 3–5 years of lumberyard experience or a related two- to four-year degree; ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma and 3-5 years of lumberyard experience or 2-4 year degree related to business or construction industry.
• Mathematical skills for measurements (square foot, cubic foot)
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, climb and reach
• Vast product knowledge of building materials and practices
• Requires good oral and written communication skills to interact with employees and customers

Responsibilities

• Assist contractors and customers on a walk-in basis
• Answer incoming customer telephone calls
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with contractors and customers with product/services expertise
• Process takeoffs and quotes for projects (windows, doors, decks, garages, roofs, remodels)
• Write up service requests and start process, take callbacks on service requests and process paperwork for returns
• Act as back-up to outside loaders
• Provide inside support to outside sales representatives as needed
• Monitor tool department/sales and service, mix paint, and stock product on shelves
• Maintain literature and stock to support the sales
• Resolve delivery challenges
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork, self-motivated and organized

Skills

Customer service

Inside sales

Lumber/Building materials knowledge

Communication skills

Phone sales

Education

High School Diploma

Lumberyard experience or related degree

Job description

Watertownchamber in Madison, WI is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to greet customers, sell building materials at the counter and by phone, and assist with product uses. Qualifying candidates will help contractors and homeowners, prepare takeoffs and quotes for projects, process service requests, stock shelves, and support outside sales.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and 3–5 years of lumberyard experience or a related two- to four-year degree; ability to lift up to 70 pounds