Inside Sales Representative

Carter Lumber; North Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth and promotion

Life insurance

AD&D

Supplemental life

401(k)

Vacation

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in North Jackson, OH, is seeking an Inside Sales Rep to assist customers with product information and sales transactions. This role emphasizes friendly customer service and requires familiarity with building materials. Candidates must have sales or customer service experience and a positive attitude. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service is required.
• Must possess a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Familiarity with building materials is essential.
• Familiarity with building materials is required for this role

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product information and project advice.
• Produce estimates for customers and process transactions.
• Follow up on online quotes and cold-call new leads.
• Support Outside Sales Reps and assist in inventory control.
• Assist in inventory control by conducting cycle counts and resolving shortages/overages

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service expertise

Friendly personality

Team player

Familiarity with building materials

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 working in sales or customer service
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to ensure sales and profit goals are met
• Familiarity with building materials is required for this role

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
• Room for growth; we promote from within!

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Wholesale Building Materials

Location

North Jackson, OH