Woodworking Hardware and Lumber - Inside Sales Associate

Hardware Specialties • Anchorage, AK

397d • $50,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Inside Sales Associate at Hardware Specialties Inc. is responsible for facilitating sales and distribution processes within a specialty hardware and lumber supplier. This role emphasizes quality customer service, effective communication, and efficient handling of shipping and receiving operations. The associate will engage in wholesale sales, maintain product organization, and ensure a well-managed warehouse and showroom environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repeatedly.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative in learning and producing sales.
• Prior mechanical knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cabinet making, woodworking, metal work, or any artistic craft.
• Familiarity with Excel or spreadsheet formula knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate wholesale sales and provide customer service, including over-the-phone sales.
• Organize products and create visually appealing displays that are sales-oriented.
• Maintain an organized and efficient shipping/receiving area, warehouse, and showroom.
• Handle shipping and receiving of hardware, plywood, and lumber, including processing vendor orders and special orders.
• Communicate effectively and professionally through email, phone, and text.
• Understand logistics and timelines for shipping to and within Alaska, and communicate this knowledge to customers.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations related to sales, including percentages and board footage.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED