Inside Sales Window Specialist

Lansing Building Products; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick days

Tuition reimbursement & training

Job summary

Lansing Building Products is seeking a Windows and Doors Specialist to deliver an exceptional customer experience and drive branch sales. You will perform takeoffs, prepare quotes, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely fulfillment of customer needs.

Reporting to the Branch Operations Manager, this inside sales role requires product knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to balance working independently with team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction sales or residential construction.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and perform takeoffs with accuracy.
• Proficiency with vendor-specific software for quoting and orders.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product selection, orders, and requests.
• Prepare accurate takeoffs and material estimates.
• Develop relationships with window and door vendors and manage quotes.
• Use software to track orders and coordinate fulfillment.
• Support outside sales and handle inquiries professionally.
• Maintain neat showroom and counter area.
• Stay informed on industry trends and product innovations.

Skills

Construction sales

Blueprint reading

Takeoffs accuracy

Vendor software proficiency

Independent work

Customer service

Tools

Vendor-specific software

Job description

Lansing Building Products has supplied professional contractors with high-quality building products since its founding in 1955. Led by third generation President & CEO Hunter Lansing, we remain true to the family values and mission of Respect, Service, and Excellence in everything we do. Lansing has nearly 2,000 associates in 112 branches serving customers in 34 states, along with Home Office locations in Richmond, VA and Waltham, MA. We exist to make a positive impact in people’s lives and are focused on delivering a best-in-class experience to our associates and our customers. As a growing company, we offer the opportunity to build a meaningful career, develop new skills, work alongside experienced leaders, and make a visible impact on our business and the customers we serve. We combine the resources and opportunities of a growing national organization with the personal connections and values-driven culture of a family business. For talented people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of something built to last, Lansing offers an opportunity to build more than a job—we offer a career with purpose. The Windows and Doors Specialist is a key inside sales role focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience and driving sales within the branch and over the phone. This role requires specialized product knowledge to assist customers with window and door solutions, including performing takeoffs, preparing quotes, and working with vendors to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of customer needs. The Windows and Doors Specialist reports to the Branch Operations Manager and has no direct reports.

Windows And Doors Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Live our mission statement and TRUEBLUE Values.
• Assist customers with product selection, orders, and special requests, ensuring solutions align with their project needs.
• Perform accurate takeoffs to determine material needs, ensuring precise estimates for customers
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key window and door vendors, coordinating contract visits and staying updated on product offerings
• Utilize vendor-specific software to create quotes, track orders, and
• provide product information
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
• Maintain a neat and orderly counter and showroom area
• Coordinate with the outside sales team to support customer needs and manage sample and literature requests
• Stay informed on industry trends, product innovations, and best practices to better assist customers
• Support order fulfillment by occasionally assisting with warehouse tasks such as pulling orders or checking inventoryPerform other duties as directed by the Branch Operations Manager

Windows And Doors Specialist Qualifications

• Experience in construction sales or actual residential construction / home building.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and perform takeoffs with accuracy and minimal direction.
• Proficiency with vendor-specific software (or willingness to learn) for quoting and order management.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to explain technical details to customers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced sales environment.

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A Career With Lansing Building Products Offers

• Coverage to support your overall well-being: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contributions, Health Advocate and EAP
• Investment in your future: Competitive 401k, Employer Match of 50% up to 15% of salary
• Culture: A people-first workplace focused on collaboration and growth.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Vacation & Sick Days
• Growth/Development: Tuition Reimbursement & Training Programs

Other Added Benefits

• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness program
• Volunteer Time

Lansing Building Products is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a diverse team of qualified individuals.