Lumber/Hardware Sales Consultant (Outside Commission Sales) - Grand Rapids MI

Big Rapids Lumber & Hardware

Lumber/Hardware Sales Consultant (Outside Commission Sales) - Grand Rapids MI

Big Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Lumber/Hardware Sales Consultant (Outside Commission Sales)

    Location: This is a remote position – Grand Rapids and flexible anywhere within the West Michigan market and Central Michigan market.

    Summary: Responsible for serving BRL&H customers in an engaging way. Our purpose is to provide our existing and new customers with value, form and function building products. We provide our customers with the best customer service in the industry. This is an outside sales positions and it will include meeting with walk-in customers, talking with phone-in customers, and job-site visits. You will participate and contribute to company goals and our strategic plan.

    Core Duties and Responsibilities:

    Grow new business sales

    Schedule jobsite visits with new contractors and homeowners

    Respond and quote RFP’s

    Greeting customers as they enter our office/showroom (when onsite)

    Writing up customers’ orders

    Answering phone calls and emails

    Assisting customers with pricing, product and delivery status information

    Engaging in customers’ projects

    Asking questions to qualify customer needs

    Returning project quotes in a timely manner (based on customer need)

    Following up on possible orders and projects

    Continual responsibility of being a cooperative resource to customers and fellow employees

    Pricing responsibility on special order product along with gross margin accountability

    Working knowledge and everyday use of technology including but not limited to email, phones, internet, MS Office products, Epicor and various vendor programs.

    General knowledge on all of BRL&H products and services

    Assist with any other needed items or task to ensure corporate success

    Qualifications / Requirements

    Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.

    Leadership and organizational abilities.

    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

    Strong analytical and cognitive skills.

    Commitment to company values.

    Ability to solve problems

    A passion for customer service

    Detail oriented Ability to work a flexible schedule

    Success Factors Personal characteristics/behavior that contribute to the ability to do your job well:

    Respect for employees, customers, vendors and management.

    Respect for the Organization and its information

    Willingness to serve the customer

    Teamwork mentality

    Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a cooperative manner with customers, co-workers, vendors & management.

    Education / Training / Experience

    High School degree a minimum (college degree preferred)

    Experience in the Building Industry (a strong plus)

    Retail and/or sales experience

    Working knowledge on deliveries and wood-shop operations

    Benefits (Full Time Employees) We offer a competitive benefits package offering the following:

    Medical and Dental coverage options

    Company Bonus Plan 401k with company match

    PTO and paid holidays

    Position Opportunity: Status: Full and part-time positions available Hours: The is a remote position Compensation: Commission Sales %