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Busy Beaver Building Centers is seeking a Pro Sales Specialist to lead the Sales Desk in the lumber and building materials department. You will drive commercial/contractor relationships and service DIY customers, while mentoring junior staff. The role offers a base hourly wage plus performance-based bonuses.
Requirements include experience in commercial/contractor sales and knowledge of lumber, building materials, and hardware. 401(k), health insurance and PTO are among the benefits.
Description The Pro Sales Specialist will play the leadership role in the performance of the Lumber and Building Materials Departments in Busy Beaver Building Centers. This area is commonly known as the Sales Desk in the store. In this role, the Pro Sales Specialist will:
60% - Drive incremental sales growth through the Sales Desk by cultivating and servicing new and existing commercial/contractor business relationships A separate incentive program has been developed to reward performance in this area.
30% - Service new and existing Do-It-Yourself customers who shop at the Sales Desk on a project-oriented basis.
10% - Assist and train junior members of the Sales Desk Team to enhance the overall performance of the Departments.
Compensation: The posted salary range is the annual target total cash compensation for the role – hourly pay, monthly sales incentive and new account bonus.
SALES PERFORMANCE
Assists Management in implementing, driving and monitoring customer engagement strategies to achieve sales and margin objectives for assigned departments
Implements best practices for selling
Establishes relationships with Contractor/Commercial sales customers
Establishes relationships with local businesses
Drives Department metrics to achieve set goals
Ensures Ad merchandise is presented prominently and related add-on items are cross-merchandised
Leads by example for customer engagement techniques and maintains a high-level presence at the sales desk
Manages the Installed Sales program at store level
Identifies and recommends the needs of the assigned departments to the General Manager
Monitors competitive activity and communicates to the office
Knowledge of POS Functions
Manages quotes and estimates
Maintains Safety Awareness
An ideal candidate would come with knowledge heavily in lumber and building materials as well as Hardware sales in general. This applicant would also come with a contact list of vendors.
Inside sales, lead generation, sales, CRM, business development, solution selling, cold calling, customer outreach, building materials, relationship management, project managing, collaboration, sales outreach, negotiation, closing deals, product knowledge, sales metrics
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation Package:
Experience with Commercial Sales / Contractor Sales
Knowledgeable in Lumber, Building Materials, Hardware
Positive Culture/Attitude
Experience:
Ability to Relocate:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Satisfactory results are required prior to employment.