Inside Sales Representative

Carter Lumber Company; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Vacation time and holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Inside Sales Rep to be the face of the store, assisting customers with product information, project advice, and transactions. You will also follow up on quotes, qualify new leads, and support the Outside Sales Reps while helping manage inventory.

Training is provided; commission is included with base pay. Join a team-focused environment where customer service is key and growth opportunities exist within a family-owned company with a long history in the

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service within interior building materials.
• Familiarity with building materials and product knowledge.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in-store with product information and project needs.
• Produce estimates for packages and projects and process transactions.
• Follow up on online quotes and qualify new leads via cold calling.
• Support Outside Sales Reps and assist in inventory control (cycle counts, shortages/overages).
• Complete training on products, POS system, and paperwork.

Skills

Sales experience

Interior building materials

Door hardware

Shelving

Fireplaces

Shower glass

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

Do you have a positive attitude? Are you a people-person? Do you enjoy sales? This Inside Sales Rep (ISR) opportunity is for you! You will have the chance to become the face of the store and the person customers rely on when they stop in. Friendly customer service is key. Our customers can buy a 2x4 anywhere – they come to us because of the customer service.

Our Story

Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W.E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first. What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same.

Description

When a customer walks in the store, you will be there to assist them. You will share product information, give advice on their project needs, produce estimates for packages/projects and process transactions. You will also follow up on online customer quotes, cold call to qualify new leads, support the Outside Sales Reps as needed, and assist in inventory control by conducting cycle counts and resolving overages/shortages.

Each ISR completes training to learn our products, our POS System, and how to fill out paperwork. Salary + commission! Our commission is structured so that there is no limit to your compensation.

Requirements

• Experience with sales in interior products such as door hardware, shelving, fireplaces, shower glass and mirrors, as well as other building materials
• Experience working in sales or customer service
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Effective communication skills
• Familiarity with building materials
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to ensure sales and profit goals are met

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!