Builders FirstSource
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with tools, training, and resources to build a career with opportunities to grow.
Purpose
The Inside Counter Sales Representative assists customers and contractors by providing quotes and product information, both in person and over the phone, while maintaining the company standards of excellent customer service. They may handle special orders and advanced pricing. This position generates sales by gathering customer product needs and design specifications and acts as the company liaison between the company and the customer. Essential duties and responsibilities
Represents the company during the sales process by collecting customer product needs and design specifications over the phone or in person, acting as liaison between purchasing, inside technical/design staff, production staff and customer. Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, complaints, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and provides customer follow-ups. Initiates telephone calls to customers to generate sales to achieve a projected sales goal. Develops knowledge of sales techniques and product/industry knowledge through training and knowledge of residential, rural, industrial, and commercial construction. Generates sales opportunities through research on client needs, industry competition, and features/benefits of company products. Provides accurate and complete material take offs of single/multiple family home projects. Provides technical assistance to drafting and engineering as required. Analyzes and sizes various lumber products using appropriate software. Coordinates purchase and delivery of special products; obtains pricing specifications, uses, and availability information. Codes and inputs customer orders, pricing information, and additional data into the computer system. Creates accurate invoices, work orders, and sales tickets. Maintains stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom. Operates and balances cash register daily. Researches credits, returns, and late payments as needed. Works with outside sales representatives to ensure customer satisfaction. Understands and observes safety procedures and attends periodic safety meetings; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. Supervisory responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum education: High School Diploma Minimum experience: 1-2 years in building material industry with extensive knowledge of product and application. Competencies
Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication. Strong verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and influencing skills Strong customer service skills Knowledge of basic sales techniques and concepts Strong attention to detail Knowledge of business math Knowledge of company products, production processes and product standards Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry Familiar with inventory and inventory control Ability to operate computer, calculator, and cash register Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an ERP program Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants, and offices Work environment / physical activity
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds on occasion. Must be able to stand and walk frequently throughout the day. At BFS, we want you and your career to grow beyond what you expect. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. In addition to the base wage listed, team members are eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214)765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
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The Inside Counter Sales Representative assists customers and contractors by providing quotes and product information, both in person and over the phone, while maintaining the company standards of excellent customer service. They may handle special orders and advanced pricing. This position generates sales by gathering customer product needs and design specifications and acts as the company liaison between the company and the customer. Essential duties and responsibilities
Represents the company during the sales process by collecting customer product needs and design specifications over the phone or in person, acting as liaison between purchasing, inside technical/design staff, production staff and customer. Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, complaints, scheduling of deliveries and installations, and provides customer follow-ups. Initiates telephone calls to customers to generate sales to achieve a projected sales goal. Develops knowledge of sales techniques and product/industry knowledge through training and knowledge of residential, rural, industrial, and commercial construction. Generates sales opportunities through research on client needs, industry competition, and features/benefits of company products. Provides accurate and complete material take offs of single/multiple family home projects. Provides technical assistance to drafting and engineering as required. Analyzes and sizes various lumber products using appropriate software. Coordinates purchase and delivery of special products; obtains pricing specifications, uses, and availability information. Codes and inputs customer orders, pricing information, and additional data into the computer system. Creates accurate invoices, work orders, and sales tickets. Maintains stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom. Operates and balances cash register daily. Researches credits, returns, and late payments as needed. Works with outside sales representatives to ensure customer satisfaction. Understands and observes safety procedures and attends periodic safety meetings; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures. Supervisory responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum education: High School Diploma Minimum experience: 1-2 years in building material industry with extensive knowledge of product and application. Competencies
Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication. Strong verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and influencing skills Strong customer service skills Knowledge of basic sales techniques and concepts Strong attention to detail Knowledge of business math Knowledge of company products, production processes and product standards Knowledge of building materials, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry Familiar with inventory and inventory control Ability to operate computer, calculator, and cash register Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an ERP program Must be able to drive and walk throughout yards, plants, and offices Work environment / physical activity
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds on occasion. Must be able to stand and walk frequently throughout the day. At BFS, we want you and your career to grow beyond what you expect. Our supportive, people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. In addition to the base wage listed, team members are eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214)765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
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