Inside Sales Representative - Lumber/Building Materials

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, Inc. is seeking a motivated retail associate to assist customers with product selection, pricing and delivery coordination. You will enter orders, provide quotes for small packages, and help maintain store presentation and inventory.

The role requires six months of sales experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills. A safety-conscious team environment with opportunities for growth awaits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; minimum six months sales-related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of pricing, discounting and estimating formulas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Knowledge of product lines and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist retail customers in person, via phone or email with product selection.
• Provide material estimates and quotes for small packages.
• Enter orders into the system and schedule delivery.
• Plan own work to meet daily/weekly productivity goals.
• Support store workshops and handle customer inquiries.
• Resolve simple complaints; escalate complex issues.
• Maintain housekeeping, signage, stocking and inventory control.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of company products, concorr

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP program

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides customer service primarily to retail customers, via walk-in, telephone or email, including assisting with customer inquiries on product selection, pricing, availability, refunds/exchanges requiring a working knowledge of company products, procedures and practices.
• Actively engages in selling company products/services and related items. Provides material estimates and quotes for small packages (stairs, decks, fences, sheds, etc.).
• Enters orders into system and schedules delivery of products.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Participates in coordinating and conducting customer workshops.
• Handles and resolves simple customer complaints and forwards more complex issues to more senior staff for resolution.
• Assists with store housekeeping, signage, stocking, inventory control, and other related activities.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and six (6) months sales-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of company products, competitor’s products and company standards
• Knowledge of company product pricing, discount and estimating formulas and guidelines
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong detail orientation skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic sales techniques, concepts and the ability to influence and persuade
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• Standing or walking for 80% of the day. Stooping and kneeling throughout the day.
• Occasionally will use hand tools, saws, forklift, pallet jack to assist customers.
• Reaching-extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people‑first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.