Inside Sales Specialist

Boise Cascade Company; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution

Paid Time Off (20 days per year)

Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking an Inside Sales Specialist to join our team in Granite City, IL. This role is responsible for initiating sales, taking orders, and managing inventory to meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a college degree or equivalent experience and have strong communication skills. Benefits include medical plans and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Join us for a rewarding career with great growth potential.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent experience in a related job function.
• Office environment with minimal physical exertion.
• Knowledge of building products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate sales and take orders from customers.
• Coordinate product management and vendor selection.
• Maximize customer inventory and communicate customer service requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Mathematical calculations

Knowledge of building products

Education

College Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

PC

Office equipment

Job description

IL-BMD St Louis
Granite City, IL 62040, USA

Overview

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

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.

Benefits

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
• 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

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