Inside Sales Representative - Building Materials / Lumberyard

Kirchner Building Centers; Paxton (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay based on 경험

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Kirchner Building Centers in Paxton, IL is seeking an Inside Sales Representative for a part-time role. You will help customers choose materials, provide quotes, process orders, and ensure a positive experience from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, integrity and problem-solving skills, with 2+ years in building materials or customer service preferred. English language required; driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Acknowledge customers when they walk in the store.
• Accurately answering questions a customer may have about product.
• Order product for customers if needed, and complete special-order paperwork for product.
• Order/purchase stock items or special-order material.
• Be familiar with both stock product and special-order product.
• Must be able to figure material list and pricing on estimates per customer's request.
• Perform store maintenance and cleaning.
• Efficiently and professionally process computer sales and charges.
• Assisting customers who require materials from the yard, when called upon.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Head, Manager, and/or Ownership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key point of contact for customers—help select materials and provide quotes.
• Process orders and ensure a seamless customer experience from start to finish.
• Coordinate stock orders and special-order materials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Integrity

Honesty

Problem Solving Skills

Team Player

Safety First Mentality

Pro-Active Outlook

Job description

About Us

We are a small, family-owned lumberyard dedicated to providing quality building materials, exceptional customer service, and a welcoming community atmosphere. We take pride in providing high-quality building materials, exceptional customer service, and honest relationships with our customers — from local contractors to DIY homeowners. Our team is like family, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to hard work, integrity, and friendly service.

Description

The Inside Sales Representative will serve as a key point of contact for customers — helping them select materials, providing quotes, processing orders, and ensuring an exceptional experience from start to finish. This role combines product knowledge, communication skills, and attention to detail to support our customers and our sales team.

This is a part-time position, located in Paxton, IL.

To excel in the Inside Sales Representative role, these qualities are essential:

• Communication Skills
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Problem Solving Skills
• Team Player
• Safety First Mentality
• Pro-Active Outlook

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Requirements

• Acknowledge customers when they walk in the store.
• Accurately answering questions a customer may have about product.
• Order product for customers if needed, and complete special-order paperwork for product.
• Order/purchase stock items or special-order material.
• Be familiar with both stock product and special-order product.
• Must be able to figure material list and pricing on estimates per customer's request.
• Perform store maintenance and cleaning. (Sweep, dust, mop, take out trash, etc.)
• Efficiently and professionally process computer sales and charges.
• Assisting customers who require materials from the yard, when called upon.
• Other duties as assigned by Department Head, Manager, and/or Ownership.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Family-oriented work environment
• Potential for overtime during peak seasons
• Benefits offered (medical, dental, vision, life, 401k and more!)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discount on materials
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Schedule

• Hours of Operation: 7:00am - 5:00pm (working hours may vary by location / season)
• Rotating Saturday mornings; Closed Sunday
• Part Time Hours (less than 32 per week)

Experience

• Customer Service: 3 years (Preferred)
• Building materials: 2 years (Preferred)

Language

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Preferred)