Sales- Customer Experience Representative

Sierra Forest Products; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People First Culture

Competitive Rewards

Growth & Innovation

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Sierra Forest Products is seeking a Customer Experience Representative in Albany, NY. This full-time, onsite role focuses on supporting sales, delivering exceptional customer service, and expanding an account base without the need for frequent visits by a Sales Representative.

You will need experience in sales/building products, a passion for relationships, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and/or the building products industry.
• Passion for relationship building.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team driven environment.
• Hard working and entrepreneurial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional and quality customer service to existing customers and clients.
• Handle inbound sales inquiries and customer inquiries.
• Process and enter sales orders.
• Resolve order-related issues (delays, credits, and returns).
• Collaborate with cross function teams (logistics, warehouse, and purchasing to ensure overall operational success).
• Actively sell and grow an existing account base
• Become a brand ambassador with a comprehensive knowledge of our products and specifications
• Provide overall sales support to the outside sales team
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration in support of fleet operations
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of fleet operations

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Who we are:

At Sierra Forest Products, we're more than a leading North American distributor of specialty wood products—we're a team committed to professionalism, care, and creating spaces that enhance lives and the health of the planet. Founded on the principles of integrity and belonging, we've built an organization where your contributions truly matter.

Who we are:

At Sierra Forest Products, we're more than a leading North American distributor of specialty wood products—we're a team committed to professionalism, care, and creating spaces that enhance lives and the health of the planet. Founded on the principles of integrity and belonging, we've built an organization where your contributions truly matter.

Position: Customer Experience Representative

Location: Albany, NY

Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Compensation: $55-65,000/yr

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing, currently open position.

Requirements

Deliver the Difference with us:

As a Customer Experience Representative for Sierra Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our overall customer experience.

The Customer Experience Representative's responsibilities include supporting sales, promoting customer satisfaction, and establishing and growing a base of accounts that do not require direct visits from a Sales Representative. The Customer Experience Representative is expected to be independently knowledgeable about a broad range of our products and capable of selling the benefits to our customers.

Your Role & Impact:

• Deliver exceptional and quality customer service to existing customers and clients.
• Handle inbound sales inquiries and customer inquiries.
• Process and enter sales orders.
• Resolve order-related issues (delays, credits, and returns).
• Collaborate with cross function teams (logistics, warehouse, and purchasing to ensure overall operational success).
• Actively sell and grow an existing account base
• Become a brand ambassador with a comprehensive knowledge of our products and specifications
• Provide overall sales support to the outside sales team
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration in support of fleet operations
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of fleet operations

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Driven, positive and energetic individual.
• Ability to resolve problems and conflicts as they occur.
• Proven experience in sales and/or the building products industry.
• Passion for relationship building.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team driven environment.
• Hard working and entrepreneurial.

Benefits

Why Join Sierra Forest Products?

• People First Culture: We stand proudly for our people, supporting success through career advancement, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment
• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive family benefits, tuition reimbursement, and programs designed to support not only you but your family as well
• Growth & Innovation: Join a company that champions innovation and sustainability—where your ideas drive progress and help shape the future
• Purpose-Driven Work: Our mission is simple: Deliver the Difference to our customers when they need it, by people who know and care. Every role here makes a real impact on our customers and local communities

AI Usage & Disclosure: This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.