Job description

Who is Cameron Ashley Building Products?

Do you like to win? Are you passionate? Do you like working in a customer-focused environment? If so, Cameron Ashley Building Products is the place for you! We are a leading distributor of interior & exterior building products with 50 Distribution Centers (and growing!) strategically located across the United States. Lumberyards turn to us for products and solutions to help build their businesses. We work each day to exceed our customer expectations in a fun and rewarding environment.

At Cameron Ashley we "Play To WIN"!

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of this position is to provide phone-based sales and customer support to increase sales and revenue for the Distribution Center. Inside Sales Specialist aid in the support, coordination and administration efforts necessary to service our customers. Daily functions will include taking and processing customer orders, processing quotes, and making outbound calls to new and current customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as a key point of contact for various customer facing activities to include: sales quoting, managing orders, and order confirmations
• Ability to be a Hunter and make outbound sales / cold calls
• Ability to learn and sell our "Core 4" product categories - Insulation, Roofing, Gypsum (Drywall), and Siding
• Ability to build relationships with new and existing customers
• Be a Champion of the Customer Experience
• “Fill The Truck” – Sell the whole package accessories
• Educate and advise customers of through deep market knowledge, current market trends, changes and challenges – become a trusted advisor
• Acquire knowledge of the market conditions and competitive landscape. Use this knowledge and customer relationships in dealing with competitive situations and negotiations. Sell at the highest possible price.
• Interact daily with TSM strategizing on how to grow market share in their combined territories
• Prepare & submit weekly Pulse Reports
• Other responsibilities as assigned

TECHNOLOGY

• Electronic Email Software
• Office Suite Technology
• CRM
• Desktop Computer/Laptop Computer
• Printer

SKILLS

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required
• Associate degree preferred
• 1 to 2 years of sales experience with demonstrated success including making outbound calls/cold calling
• Experience in the building products industry helpful
• Up to 10% Travel
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship for any length of time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finder, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Building Materials: 1 year (Preferred)
• Inside Sales: 1 year (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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