Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware is looking for an experienced, motivated Lumber & Building Materials Sales Associate to join our team.
We’re looking for someone who understands the building industry, enjoys working with contractors and homeowners, and can take a customer’s project from an idea or set of plans to a complete material proposal.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Work directly with contractors, builders, and homeowners on building projects
• Read building plans and prepare accurate material takeoffs and proposals
• Estimate lumber and building-material quantities for residential and commercial projects
• Prepare quotes and help customers compare products and options
• Follow up on quotes, projects, orders, and customer needs
• Build strong, long-term relationships with our contractor and homeowner customers
• Help customers select the right lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, hardware, and other building materials for their projects
• Enter quotes, orders, and customer information accurately into our computer system
• Coordinate with our lumberyard and delivery team to make sure orders are complete and ready when promised
• Provide knowledgeable, friendly, and professional customer service from the beginning of a project through completion
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Our ideal candidate:
• Has previous experience in construction, building materials, lumber sales, estimating, or a related building-industry position
• Has experience completing material takeoffs and project estimates
• Can read and understand construction plans and blueprints
• Is comfortable using computers and learning new software
• Has strong math, organization, and attention-to-detail skills
• Is confident communicating with contractors, builders, and homeowners
• Is customer-service and sales driven
• Can manage multiple quotes, projects, and deadlines at the same time
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through with customers
• Works well as part of a team
BUILDING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS HIGHLY PREFERRED.
We’re especially interested in candidates with experience working for a lumberyard, building-material supplier, contractor, home builder, construction company, or similar business.
Pay, Benefits, and Perks:
- Paid time off
- Health Insurance or discount card for medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
- 401K
- Employee discounts on product
- Free coffee, uniform shirts, vests, and more
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Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
- 401(k)
- Other