Inside Sales Specialist
About The Position
The Inside Sales Specialist drives sales growth for the Company’s products and services within a geographical area. The role leverages industry and product knowledge to communicate the Company’s value to strategically aligned customer bases and proactively engages existing, new, and target customers. Daily duties include outbound calls, customer orders, and quotes. The specialist also works with the sales team to grow market share across their territories. Cameron Ashley Building Products is a wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products, operating more than 65 distribution centers across the United States. The company describes its environment as laid-back, casual, and open, with employees empowered to succeed. The position may require up to 10% travel.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of sales experience with demonstrated success, including outbound calls or cold calling.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass drug testing and background verifications.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship for any length of time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the building products industry is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Proactively engage new, existing, and potential customers to establish and build relationships.
- Develop new business and conduct outbound sales, including cold calls.
- Sell the company’s core product categories: insulation, roofing, gypsum (drywall), and siding.
- Develop and drive strategic growth strategies for customer accounts.
- Use product knowledge and awareness of industry, geography, and market conditions to represent the company’s products and services.
- Understand market conditions and the competitive landscape, and use this knowledge and customer relationships in competitive situations and negotiations.
- Serve as a key customer contact for sales quotes, order management, and order confirmations.
- Educate and advise customers about market knowledge, trends, changes, and challenges, and serve as a trusted advisor.
- Coordinate daily with the sales team on strategies to grow market share in shared territories.
- Prepare and submit weekly sales reports.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Full benefits package, including paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, and ample vacation and sick time.
- Competitive salary and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
