Technical Sales Associate
About The Position
The purpose of the Technical Sales Associate is to manage bid lists, secure plans and specifications, generate take-offs and project estimates, provide technical sales support for both the Outside Sales team and contractors, and manage projects to ensure profit targets are achieved. SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
- Commercial HVAC project management experience preferred
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to learn job-specific software programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Obtain and review project plans and specifications to determine the specific products and services to be included in a binding estimate per established guidelines
- Obtain special quotations from manufacturers, as required, while maintaining competitive pricing levels and maximizing gross margins
- Coordinate prior approval requests with the engineering services department
- Populate job tracking systems with pertinent information, including basis of design information, quote values, etc.
- Prepare complete and accurate engineering submittals for products being ordered
- Answer application and technical questions, as well as general customer service inquiries, from mechanical contractors
- Prepare and generate orders to manufacturers for products associated with awarded projects
- Manage logistics to ensure product arrives at the job site as required
- Maintain proper margin levels and job accuracy to ensure projects are billed correctly
- Partner with the Outside Sales team and keep them informed regarding product availability, shipping schedules, and overall job status
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Work cooperatively with others
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Maintain regular, punctual, and reliable attendance and availability
Benefits
- Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
- discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
- medical/dental/vision
- flexible spending accounts
- company-paid life and short-term disability
- optional long-term disability
- additional life insurance
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
