Now Hiring - Retail Sales Inside Contractor Sales in Smithfield, RI

Inside Contractor Sales

Full-Time

A little about us-

Douglas lumber, Kitchens & Home Center is one of the largest independent single store contractor lumberyards in New England.

As a family owned and operated local business established in 1976, Douglas
Lumber, Kitchens and Home Center offers top-notch service and products to both builders and homeowners in the Tri-State area. Our 100,000 square foot facility located on a 15-acre lot in Smithfield, Rhode Island makes us one of the largest independent lumber yards in the Northeast. The knowledge, experience, and longevity of our staff is one of the primary reasons for our continued success.

What we’ll offer you:

• Health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance with Delta Dental
• Vision insurance with United Healthcare
• Life, Critical Illness & Accident insurance with Boston Mutual
• Life insurance (company paid) with United Healthcare
• 401(k) plan with Vanguard
• Employee discounts
• PTO/Vacation
• Commission program (commensurate with experience)

The Inside Contractor Sales representative is responsible for the following...

• Perform all functions of Retail sales, including the preparation of quotes and orders of building materials for pick up or delivery, along with handling cash or credit card transactions through the registers as needed.
• Serve as a resource for the customer; help customer selections by building consumer confidence using product knowledge and exemplary service.
• Greet and engage customers promptly; prioritize Customer Service above administrative tasks
• Process transactions accurately and timely from start to finish
• Follow-up on all leads generated by either phone or email in a timely and professional manner
• Encourage interest in other departments (such as kitchen and bath or flooring) of the company and pass on these potential opportunities to the proper sales group. Be the first point of contact for the immediate handling of customer concerns
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of inventory products sold, product usage, along with maintaining up to date knowledge on new products in the marketplace for all building materials, including millwork
• Utilize all available informational and point-of-sale software systems
• Completion of all paperwork both accurately and in a timely manner
• In conjunction with the sales manager, be responsible for managing strategy and tactics to meet or exceed sales/growth goals

Keys to your success...

• Prior experience in sales background, and enjoy the art of selling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a service-oriented and customer-focused mindset
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to make decisions, and possess initiative
• Solid time management and prioritizations skills

What you'll need to be considered...

• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word and Excel

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Lumber Kitchens & Home Center will
not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or
disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: One location