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Builders' General Supply Company; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A prominent building supply firm located in New Jersey is seeking an Entry Level Sales and Business Development professional. The role involves assisting customers with purchases, quoting estimates, and maintaining store stock to ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales or customer service and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $19 to $25, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• Work experience of at least one year in sales, sales support, or customer service preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the store for daily business.
• Assists customers with purchases and questions.
• Handles all job responsibilities to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Tools

Third-party building supplier system applications

Job description

Builders' General Supply Company (BGS) has been in business since 1931, and works for and continually strives to build our relationship with our customers. The true cornerstone of the company is a passion for offering a complete line of building products and services with competitive pricing, quality products and reliable, honest service, made possible by the dedicated work ethic of our employees. This creed has stood the test of time and created the strong foundation that support our distinguished reputation in the industry. If you are interested in being part of our outstanding team, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the store for daily business (opening and closing).
• Assists customers (in person or on the phone) with purchases and questions.
• Maintains records of all sales promotions, informs customers of current promotions and specials.
• Quotes and produces estimates for customers.
• Takes special orders and follows up with customers.
• Schedules deliveries with customer and shipping department.
• Handles all job responsibilities to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develops and increases sales revenue to meet assigned targets/goals.
• Maintains store stock to desired level.
• Writes transfers to other locations when requested.
• Assists with inventory.
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• Work experience of at least one year in sales, sales support, or customer service preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Experience using various third‑party building supplier system applications desired.

Physical Demands

• The position is located in a store and could involve sitting, standing, walking, reaching and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation details: 19‑25 Hourly Wage

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development