Sales Coordinator

Carter Lumber; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision available after 30 days

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; we promote from within!

Job summary

A regional building materials company seeks a Sales Coordinator to provide exceptional customer service and support to outside sales representatives. Responsibilities include maintaining contractor relationships, processing orders, and performing material estimates from blueprints. Candidates should have experience in sales/customer service, with knowledge in the building materials industry preferred. This role offers opportunities for growth within the company and encourages military applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in building materials industry is advantageous.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand construction practices is required.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to contractor customers.
• Act as point of contact for sales representatives and customers.
• Process orders and ensure materials are available for timely shipment.
• Perform material take-offs from blueprints.

Skills

Previous experience in a sales/customer service environment

Ability to multitask

Friendly, outgoing personality

Effective team participation

Job description

A Carter Lumber 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

• 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 multitask, 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

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.

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 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!