Outside Sales Coordinator

Carter Lumber Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation/holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Outside Sales Coordinator to support the outside sales program and provide professional customer service to contractors. You will act as a main contact for sales reps and contractors, supply advice, prepare estimates and process orders.

Responsibilities include handling sales transactions, inventory coordination, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining communications. A flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required to align with the

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales/customer service environment.
• Knowledge and experience in the building materials industry.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand construction practices.
• Ability to multi task, organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists in building and maintaining relationships with contractor customers by providing superior customer service.
• Acts as a point of contact at the store by supplying advice and information on products, estimates and delivery scheduling.
• Ensures all lines of communication are tied together.
• Assists the outside sales program to ensure that sales and profit goals are met.
• Processes orders and ensures that materials are available for timely shipment.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs material take-offs from blueprints and reviews construction documents to provide accurate bid takes.
• Identifies personal growth needs and completes orientation and safety training.

Skills

Sales experience

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Job description

A Carter Lumber Outside Sales Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the outside sales program and professional customer service to contractors. This is accomplished by acting as a point of contact for outside sales representatives and contractors by supplying advice, performing estimates and processing orders. Handling sales transactions, inventory control and communication are all components of this position. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for the Position:

• Previous experience in a sales/customer service environment
• Previous knowledge and experience in the building materials industry
• Ability to read blueprints and understand construction practices
• Ability to multi task, organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities of the Position:

Sales Support

• Assists in building and maintaining relationships with contractor customers by providing superior customer service.
• Acts as a point of contact at the store by supplying advice and information on products, estimates and delivery scheduling.
• Ensures all lines of communication are tied together.
• Assists the outside sales program to ensure that sales and profit goals are met.
• Processes orders and ensures that materials are available for timely shipment.
• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Estimating

• Performs material take-offs from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid to provide accurate take-offs and adequate support.

Knowledge & Training

• Identifies personal growth needs and learning opportunities.
• Completes required orientation and safety training.
• Commits to continued learning on products, packages, procedures and more.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!