Sales in Training

Cameron Ashley Building Products

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Greenville, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Sales in Training role involves providing phone-based sales and customer support to increase revenue for assigned distribution centers. Responsibilities include processing orders, generating quotes, and making outbound cold calls to build relationships with new and existing customers.

Qualifications

Cameron Ashley Building Products is looking for a Sales in Training candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution, Sales, or a related discipline. The role involves phone-based sales, customer support, and relationship building, making it a great opportunity for those with leadership skills and a passion for customer experience. Proficiency in Microsoft software is a plus.

Job Description

Who is Cameron Ashley Building Products?

Cameron Ashley is a leading omni-channel distributor of interior & exterior building products. With 50 distribution centers (and growing!) strategically located throughout the United States, lumberyards, home centers, and contractors turn to us for products and solutions to help build their businesses. 

We work each day to exceed our customer expectations in a fun and rewarding environment. That means a laid-back atmosphere, casual dress, and open communication where employees are empowered to win every day. We offer a full benefits package including ample vacation and sick time, paid medical, dental, and vision, 401K match, and much more!

We look for passionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment.

At Cameron Ashley we Play To Win!

So, who is ready to join our Team and compete every day?

PROGRAM SUMMARY

  • SIT’s will be based in beautiful Greenville, SC! Greenville was recently voted #1 "Friendliest Cities in the US"
  • Designed around a 3-6 month training program.
  • SIT’s receive on-the-job sales and product training, coaching, and mentorship.  
  • SIT’s have rotational assignments within the sales functions and based on the real-time needs of the business. 
  • SIT's will visit one or more Distribution Centers/market territories, and complete a professional sales training course.  
  • Upon graduation of the training program, participants will take on a sales leadership position within organization. 
 POSITION SUMMARY
  • Primary function of this position is to provide phone-based sales and customer support to increase sales and revenue for the assigned Distribution Center(s). 
  • Aid in the many support, coordination, and administration efforts necessary to service our customers. 
  • Daily functions will include taking and processing customer orders, processing quotes, and making outbound calls to new and current customers.
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Act as a key point of contact for various customer facing activities including sales quoting, managing orders and order confirmations.
  • Ability to be a Hunter and make outbound sales / cold calls.
  • Ability to build relationships with new and existing customers and be a champion of the customer experience.
  • Develop deep product Knowledge to assist and educate customers.
  • “Fill Out Trucks” – Sell the whole package of accessories.
  • Educate and advise customers on current market trends, changes, and challenges – become a trusted advisor.
  • Acquire knowledge of the market conditions and competitive landscape. Use this knowledge and customer relationships in dealing with competitive situations and negotiations. Sell at the highest possible price.
  • Interact daily with TSM to strategize about how to grow market share in their combined territories.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Distribution, Sales, or related disciplines
  • Leadership skills honed through previous internship or job, extracurricular activities, or within the community
  • Passion to reach higher levels at an accelerated pace
  • Sales-oriented with a desire to provide potential and existing customers with an exceptional customer experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft based software applications
 REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and paid time off. Cameron Ashley is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with the Company is always at-will.

* This description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.

Cameron Ashley Building Products

Cameron Ashley is a wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products. They deliver an industry leading portfolio of marquee brands to customers in the lumber and building materials industry. Cameron Ashley operates a physical network of more than 65 distribution centers stocking large quantities of building materials locally throughout the United States. They feature a variety of customer-focused delivery options under the same day or next day F^ST delivery banner. Their relationship-based approach rewards customers with their PLUS® Points loyalty program, FREE merchandising, as well as purchasing and show incentives. Customers can order 24/7 online through either our CONNECT customer portal or mobile phone app. Online they will find a complete set of digital tools and resources including product availability, pricing, previous and pending orders, invoices along with secure payment options, product specifications, warranty information, and more! To shop online or learn more, please visit cameronashleybp.com.
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