Do it Best

Building Materials Inside Sales & Estimator

Do it Best  •  $55k - $70k/yr  •  Iowa (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Help People Build Their Dreams

At Lake Lumber, helping people is what we’re all about.

Whether a customer is building a new deck, replacing an entry door, remodeling their home, or starting a brand-new construction project, we take pride in helping them find the right products and solutions. We’re looking for a motivated, customer-focused Building Materials Inside Sales & Estimator to join our award-winning team.

If you enjoy serving others, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to put your skills to work.

What You’ll Do

As a Building Materials Inside Sales & Estimator, you’ll play a key role in helping customers successfully complete their projects by:


· Meeting with homeowners, contractors, and builders to understand their project goals and product needs.


· Preparing accurate material takeoffs, estimates, and quotes.


· Selling building materials including decking, doors, windows, siding, roofing, lumber, and other home improvement products.


· Managing projects from the initial estimate through ordering and completion.


· Building long-term customer relationships through exceptional service and follow-up.


· Using our proven sales process and technology to deliver an outstanding customer experience.


· Collaborating with an experienced team of building materials professionals to ensure project success.

What We’re Looking For


The ideal candidate will have:


· Knowledge of building materials and residential construction.


· Excellent customer service and communication skills.


· Sales experience, preferably in the building materials or construction industry.


· The ability to read blueprints and perform material takeoffs (preferred, but we’re willing to train the right candidate).


· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


· Basic computer skills and the ability to learn estimating software.


· A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to help others.



What We Provide


When you join Lake Lumber, you’ll have everything you need to succeed, including:


· Industry-leading technology and estimating tools.


· Ongoing training and support from an experienced team.


· A family-owned and operated company that values its employees.


· A positive, respectful work environment where people truly matter.


· Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.


Benefits


· Competitive salary


· Paid Time Off (PTO)


· Paid Holidays


· Health Insurance


· Dental Insurance


· Vision Insurance


· SIMPLE IRA with company match


· Employee Discount



Compensation


$55,000–$70,000 per year
, based on experience, plus bonus opportunities.



Why Join Lake Lumber?


At Lake Lumber, we’re more than a building materials supplier—we’re a team dedicated to helping people improve their homes and communities. We invest in our employees, provide the tools and support they need to succeed, and celebrate their accomplishments. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you.


Apply today and help our customers build something they’ll be proud of for years to come.


Compensation: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

No matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communities—through the best of times and the greatest challenges.

Do it Best

About Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, we are proudly serving thousands of member-owned locations throughout the United States and more than 50 other countries.

In addition to our low up-front prices, we provide our members with consistently high year-end rebates—more than $1 billion in the last decade—which enables them to reinvest in their stores by expanding merchandise selection through additional locations and making capital improvements.

We have a long-standing history of strength and stability, driven by our industry-leading lowest cost of operations—just 2.12% for the 2017 fiscal year. We continue to maintain the highest credit rating in our distribution channel.

Interested in joining our team? With a variety of different disciplines and opportunities to explore new roles, you can find a career with us that brings out the best in you. Visit www.doitbestcareers.com to learn more.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Year Founded
1945
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