Job Description

Builders General Supply Company (BGS) is proud of our reputation as a business committed to quality building materials and exceptional customer service — and it’s all possible because of our dedicated team.

We are seeking a reliable and responsible INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE to join our team in our Edison branch location. As an INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service processing orders for lumber and building material product.

If you are interested in being part of our outstanding team, we encourage you to apply.

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares the store for daily business (opening and closing).
• Assists customers (in person or on the phone) with purchases and questions.
• Maintains records of all sales promotions, informs customers of current promotions and specials.
• Quotes and produces estimates for customers.
• Takes special orders and follows-up with customers.
• Schedules deliveries with customer and shipping department.
• Handles all job responsibilities to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develops and increases sales revenue to meet assigned targets/goals.
• Maintains store stock to desired level.
• Writes transfers to other locations when requested.
• Assists with inventory.
• Other duties as requested directed or assigned.

Requirements

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• Work experience of at least one year in sales, sales support, or customer service preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Experience using various third party building supplier system applications desired.

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The position is located in a store and could involve sitting, standing, walking, reaching and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

BGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: BGS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at BGS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. BGS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. BGS encourages applicants of all ages.