Retail Sales

Southeast Building Supply Interests; Indian Mound (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional building supply company in Indian Mound, Tennessee is seeking a full-time counter sales representative. The role involves managing customer inquiries, selling lumber and related materials, and maintaining inventory. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, preferably in sales, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The company values independent work capability and teamwork in maintaining an organized and safe retail environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years work experience with some sales experience preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of lumber and building materials.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Sell lumber and related materials to customers in the showroom.
• Assist DIY customers with inquiries and products.
• Handle telephone and email inquiries from customers.
• Create sales tickets and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of lumber and building materials

Computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

The primary role of this position is to handle counter sales and provide service and information to customers who walk into the company’s retail showroom. The position is also responsible for maintaining stock levels on the sales floor and ensuring an orderly, attractive, clean, and safe retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Sells lumber and related materials to customers who come into the store’s sales floor.
• Provides support and help to DIY customers.
• Handles telephone and email inquiries from customers as appropriate.
• Coordinates customer deliveries as appropriate.
• Creates accurate sales tickets and enters all information into the computer system.
• Operates cash register and balances drawer daily.
• Maintains shelf and floor stock levels and works with purchasing to assure adequate inventory in the stockroom.
• Maintains an attractive, orderly, clean, and safe sales floor.
• Stays alert to tasks that need to be done and, without being asked, takes initiative to see them completed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years work experience; some sales experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of lumber and building materials.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with other employees and customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to demonstrate common sense and good judgement.
• High school diploma or equivalency.

Education & Experience

• At least 3 years work experience; some sales experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of lumber and building materials.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with other employees and customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to demonstrate common sense and good judgement.
• High school diploma or equivalency.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment.

Physical Demands

• Standing – Rarely
• Walking – Rarely
• Sitting – Frequently
• Handling/Gripping – Rarely
• Reaching Outward – Rarely
• Reaching above Shoulder – Rarely
• Climbing – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Squatting or Kneeling – Never
• Bending – Never
• Lifting/Carrying – Must be able to lift and move to 20 lbs. using safe lifting techniques
• Pushing/Pulling – Never
• PPE Requirement – None

Work Hours

• Position is full‑time. Occasional overtime may be required.