Contractor Counter Sales Assistant

Schillings

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

St. John, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for contractors and customers while managing phone calls and paperwork. Responsible for quoting products, processing returns, and coordinating deliveries with the dispatch team.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word. You should also possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask and communicate effectively. No previous experience is required as training is provided.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job Description

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for a Contractor Counter Sales Assistant at our Saint John, IN location. We offer competitive pay along with a full package of benefits and opportunities for advancement. This position will be full-time, with no nights or Sundays. No previous experience required, training is provided!

Responsibilities:

  • First point of contact for all contractors and customers
  • Answer all phone calls
  • Organize and file paperwork
  • Provide excellent customer service to contractors, vendors, and customers
  • Maintain cleanliness of front counter
    • Including stocking samples, shelves, marketing brochures, and organizing filing system
  • Ability to communicate with all Salespeople and management
  • Complete all returns including special orders
  • Assist the sales team with quotes, orders, special orders, and setting up deliveries through Dispatch
    • Quoting lumber, trim, interior & exterior doors
    • Using quoting software to quote windows & doors
  • Verify and correct orders including quantities, product, addresses, etc.. with customer and Salesperson
  • Gain product knowledge to quote and sell Schillings products efficiently
  • Work with vendors for quotes and orders
  • Follow up with customers to let them know product lead times and when product is in
  • Work with all Schilling departments to provide a positive selling experience for every customer
  • Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that management or Schilling family deem appropriate

Education/Required Skills:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and Windows
  • Attention to detail, organizational, and math skills
  • Positive, outgoing, and engaging demeanor
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Various growth/advancement opportunities available

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life insurance & short-term disability
  • 401k with profit sharing
  • PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Sponsored lunch events
  • Company discounts

MISSION - Give our customers what they want, on time and error-free

Schillings provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, unfavorable discharge from military status, sex, marital status, disability, order of protection status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Schillings is a drug-free workplace.

Schillings

Schillings is Chicagoland & NW Indiana's premier supplier of building materials. The best service, the best showrooms, the best people - and always the best price! We will NOT be undersold! For almost 80 years, Schillings has provided Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland with the means to build great residential homes and projects with solid advice, products and a neighborly attitude. Our great-grandfather planted the foundation for a century of family successes and commitment. Our mission has surpassed the test of time and even grown stronger. With added services, new refreshed showrooms, a fleet of trucks, long list of quality services, and a renewed brand identity this third generation of Schilling Brothers is on track to keep the family legacy and dedication to growth in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland residential construction growing strong. Schillings long list of services is our true differentiation. When Schillings is put to the test by homeowners, contractors and the community, we strive to be second to none when it comes to services. Our long history in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland has not only helped to grow our passion for people and our neighbors, but it has also helped us to build a long retained, dedicated team of leaders and experts in our field right here in our showroom. Great Grandpa Schilling would be proud. Our sales staff is trained to review your project with you and make enhancements and cost cutting recommendations as well as check for local building code compliance. If you would like to see any additional services or care to learn more about our existing, give us a call. We are always working toward improved customers experiences.
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