Inside Sales Representative

BlueLinx • Grand Rapids, MI

11d • $58,000 - $71,000

About The Position

BlueLinx is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to collaborate with its sales team, learn the company’s sales process, and build lasting relationships with customers. The role focuses on identifying sales opportunities, developing customer accounts, and delivering customer service while supporting sales goals and profitability. The listed salary range is $58,000–$71,000, plus bonus. Actual compensation may depend on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations.

BlueLinx is a wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States, with more than 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs, distribution servicing all 50 states, and over 2,000 associates. Its stated values include customer centricity, respect, collaboration, integrity, and grit.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of sales experience.
• Comfort using the telephone and communicating honestly.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or communication, or equivalent, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and present new sales opportunities to customers.
• Prioritize high-value prospects to maximize profitability.
• Strengthen client relationships by enhancing the sales portfolio.
• Improve profitability, product penetration, and customer product mix.
• Qualify leads through market research and collaboration with outside sales teams.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies and tailored sales solutions.
• Communicate value propositions and refine sales approaches as needed.
• Secure purchase orders and manage order fulfillment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to foster long-term partnerships.
• Manage inventory levels, turnover, and product promotion.
• Set and achieve sales quotas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off: 15 days, accruing from the first day.
• 8 paid company holidays.
• Career growth and advancement opportunity.
• Health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level