Contractor Salesman
About The Position
Reeves Hardware is seeking a knowledgeable, customer-focused, and motivated Inside Contractor Sales Representative to provide exceptional service to professional contractors, builders, and commercial customers. This position is responsible for building long-term customer relationships, preparing estimates and quotes, processing contractor orders, coordinating special orders, and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and organizational skills, enjoys problem solving, and is committed to delivering outstanding customer service while helping contractors successfully complete their projects. This is a full-time position with Saturday rotations as business needs require.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong understanding of residential and commercial building materials preferred
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prepare estimates and accurately process customer orders
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Comfortable using computers, POS systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in building materials, contractor sales, hardware, lumber, or construction preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractor and commercial accounts
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, builders, and business customers
- Prepare accurate material estimates, quotations, and sales orders
- Process contractor sales from initial quote through final delivery or pickup
- Coordinate special orders and maintain communication with vendors regarding product availability and delivery schedules
- Work closely with purchasing and receiving to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders
- Assist customers with product selection, specifications, and project planning
- Maintain knowledge of lumber, building materials, hardware, tools, and related product categories
- Coordinate deliveries and customer pickups to meet project deadlines
- Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
- Utilize Eagle POS, inventory management software, computers, and handheld devices to complete daily responsibilities
- Follow up on outstanding quotes and special orders
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory and organized sales areas
- Work with store management to identify sales opportunities and improve contractor services
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall store operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
