Now Hiring - Inside Sales Representative in Jesup, GA

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. makers of YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine, has an immediate opening for an Inside Sales Representative in Jesup, GA. For over 50 years consumers have been turning to Great Southern Wood for the best pressure treated lumber products available. They know that for the best protection against rot, fungal decay, and termite attack all they need to look for is the little “yella tag.”

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers and other retail building related segments. Our YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for a variety of outdoor building projects. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest and Northeast.

This position is responsible for selling corporate products to business and industrial establishments or individuals over the telephone and ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability.

• The ideal candidate will have the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional communication, follow-up, and advising customers on product selection, performance, and application to fit their needs.
• Experience and knowledge in building material/building supply industry is preferred but not required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes outbound lead follow-up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell products and services.
• Process a high volume of orders and sales data electronically and/or over the phone/email.
• Answer technical questions of prospective customers and advise customers on products that fit their needs.
• Estimate lead time and date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules.
• Builds and maintains customers relationships.
• Prepares reports of business transactions; Participates in weekly sales department meeting.
• Works with sales team and production to meet customer’s needs.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.

Education and/or Experience :

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; and/or one to two years related experience in lumber, building materials, or building supplies industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with profit sharing
• Family medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid vacation and holidays

About Great Southern Wood:

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro-dealer’s, and other retail building related segments. Our YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for a variety of outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest and Northeast.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Work Location: One location