Inside Sales Specialist

Boise Cascade Company; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA + HRA

401(k) Retirement Savings

Annual incentives

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking an Inside Sales Specialist to drive sales, take orders, and coordinate with customers and vendors from our Spokane Valley location.

The role emphasizes managing product vendors, pricing, inventory, and campaigns while collaborating with the outside sales team; strong communication and product knowledge are valued assets.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Knowledge of building products is a plus.
• Ability to understand and apply fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with teams or groups.
• Knowledge of operation of office equipment, PC, calculators, software, etc.

Responsibilities

• Initiate sales, take orders, and anticipate customer needs.
• Manage product vendors, purchasing, pricing, inventory, and promotions.
• Contact customers regarding market fluctuations and trends; promote products.
• Coordinate customer deliveries with shipping personnel and support outside sales staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment operation

Job description

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on 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. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!

Inside Sales Specialist

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a 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.

Our Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
• Paid Parental Leave