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