Since 1919, Meek's has provided personalized service and quality building materials to both construction professionals and homeowners, and today supports customers via locations in Arkansas, California, Missouri and Nevada.
A Brief OverviewThe Inside Sales Representative assists with new and existing customer sales and provides product support to outside sales representatives. This position provides quotes and product dimension information, both in person and over the phone.
What you will do- Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, prices and quotations, complaints, and scheduling of deliveries and installations.
- Initiate telephone calls to customers to generate sales.
- Obtain orders from customers and sales representatives; enter work order, credit return, return authorization, pick ticket, and service request; file paperwork accordingly.
- Coordinate purchase and delivery of special products. Obtains information on pricing specifications, uses and availability.
- Manage schedules for project by coordinating with outside sales, jobsites, and assigned customers.
- Maintains stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Researches credits, returns, and late payments as needed.
- Check on back orders and resolve any outstanding issues; solve billing problems and compile data for closing.
- Handles special orders and advanced pricing; assist with pricing and special price lists.
- Develop and grow professional relationships with customers.
- Resolve jobsite issues and customer problems.
- Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
Required For All Jobs- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience Qualifications- 1-3 years of experience in building material industry with basic knowledge of product and application required.
- 1-3 years of inside sales experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities- Ability to operate computer, calculator and cash register.
- Knowledge of building supplies, applications, related equipment, and/or construction industry.
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Should be familiar with inventory and inventory control.
- Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants and offices.
Meeks-The Builders Choice, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.