Inside Sales Representative

Boise Cascade Company; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

Dental + Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to initiate sales, take orders, and anticipate customer needs. You will handle product management, including vendor selection, purchasing, pricing, and inventory, while promoting products to customers.

Collaboration with outside sales, customer service, and marketing teams is essential to drive growth. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement within our building materials

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Preferred qualifications include strong communication skills and ability to work independently or with teams.

Responsibilities

• Initiate sales and take orders while meeting customer needs.
• Manage assigned product lines including vendor selection, purchasing, pricing, and inventory.
• Promote products and communicate market trends to customers and sales team.
• Coordinate deliveries with shipping personnel and assist in developing marketing programs.
• Provide lead role to sales support staff and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office software

PC/calculators

Job description

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an Inside Sales Representative!

Responsibilities

Responsible for initiating sales, taking orders, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Responsible for assigned product management, including selecting product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products. Contact customers regarding market fluctuations and trends. Initiate inquiries, sales, and promotions for product needs to customer. Coordinates and maximizes customer inventory. Communicate customer service requirements to location’s customer service representatives. Coordinate customer deliveries with shipping personnel. At some locations, may perform freight/trucking specialist responsibilities. Contact vendor as necessary regarding products relative to customer’s questions or concerns. Assist outside sales staff and product managers. Assist in developing and executing marketing programs, promotions, and new product research. Provide lead role to sales support staff. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Working conditions are an office environment with minimal physical exertion.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of building products a plus. Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc. Effective communication skills. Ability to work independently or with teams or groups. Knowledge of operation of office equipment, such as PC, calculators, computer software, etc.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance