Inside Sales Representative
RP Lumber•Linton, IN
•$15 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Inside Sales Representative (Hardware & Building Materials) Linton, IN | On-site | Full-time | $15.00–$20.00 per hour R.P. Lumber is hiring an Inside Sales Representative for our Linton, IN store. This is a showroom role for someone who likes helping contractors and homeowners choose the right materials, write accurate orders, and keep the sales floor ready. You will report to the Retail Manager. You will quote and sell in person, by phone, and by email, run the register, and support merchandising and special orders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Clear communication skills and the ability to listen to customers and contractors
- Comfort with computers, math, and organized, accurate work
- Ability to learn BisTrack (point of sale), Microsoft Word and Excel, and related software
- Valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and a Missouri Class E license
- Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and walking most of the day, using hands and arms, talking and listening, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working in the showroom, warehouse, and outdoors in changing weather, frequently lifting or moving 10 to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving 50 to 100 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Prior sales experience
- Knowledge of building materials, construction, or related equipment
- About one year of related work experience
- Intermediate skill in BisTrack, Word, Excel, or similar systems
Responsibilities
- Help customers and contractors with product selection, pricing, quotes, orders, deliveries, and installations
- Follow up on orders and resolve service issues; involve the Retail or General Manager when needed
- Build relationships with walk-in and contractor customers
- Support Outside Sales with order questions, product information, and pricing
- Learn estimating and material takeoffs for construction projects
- Grow product knowledge across residential, rural, industrial, and commercial building materials
- Enter orders, pricing, and related data in the point-of-sale system (BisTrack) so invoices, work orders, and tickets are accurate
- Operate and balance the cash register
- Research credits, returns, and past-due accounts as assigned
- Help with special-order products using supplier catalogs (pricing, colors, sizes, availability)
- Work with the credit department on applications and collections when asked
- Stock, face, straighten, price, and clean assigned merchandising areas
- Move merchandise for customer pickup or delivery
- Help prevent shrinkage, shoplifting, and internal theft
- Follow store safety practices and attend required safety meetings
- Complete other showroom duties as assigned, which may include mixing paint, cutting keys, or cutting glass/Plexiglas where those products are sold
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- Profit sharing / 401(k)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee merchandise discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
