Inside Sales Executive

The Inside Sales Representative - Lumber engages in ongoing dialogue with customers to assess current and projected needs, and responds to daily fluctuations in price and market conditions. Value is brought to the customer and to the Company when an understanding of market direction and forces are aligned to be advantageous for both.


Advantages
Competitive Base salary
Annual incentive plan
Health benefits
Group pension plan with employer matching
SPP
Fitness reimbursement
Education reimbursement
Professional Development reimbursement
Scholarships for children
Discounts on product purchases
Employee referral bonus
Annual Service Awards

Responsibilities
Responsible for selling and buying lumber, plywood, while gaining an understanding of replacement costs and timelines.
Utilize Customer Conversation model to determine customer requirements and secure the maximum invoice value for the order.
Entering orders efficiently and accurately into the order system
Answers inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information.
Sell additional products by recognizing opportunities.
Relay vital information to operations team members.
Develop and manage customer relationships primarily through telephone and email correspondence.
Strong focus on outbound calls to customers with the ability to offer immediate quotes or provide quotes in a timely manner. Follow-up on quotes using the CRM.


Qualifications
Excellent customer service skills on the phone and in person
Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs
Strong ability to anticipate, understand, and successfully navigate multiple, fluctuating market conditions
Capable of remembering specifics of current inventory, including anticipated deliveries
Sales experience is required
Commodity sales experience is an asset
Technical
Knowledge of commodity lumber products in a wholesale, distribution or retail environment is preferred.
Very comfortable with Excel and Outlook, and has the ability to quickly learn other programs and applications
Aptitude for numerical calculations
Excellent English communication skills that display professionalism, good business acumen, and strong business ethics
Must be a highly motivated, engaged, and self-starting individual



Summary
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