Inside Sales Representative

Founded in 1892, Hines operates multiple locations throughout Illinois, including millwork, wall panel and truss manufacturing facilities, providing specialty building products to customers in Chicagoland and across Illinois, lower Wisconsin and Northern Indiana.

US LBM provides a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, comb ini ng the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise, entrepreneurial culture and customer relationships of our local brands.

As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, tra ini ng and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.00/hour

Position Overview

The Ins i de S ale s 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, prices and quotations, complaints, and scheduling of deliveries and ins tallations.
• 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.
• 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 maintaini ng regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by location management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• M ini mum education required - High School Diploma or GED.
• M ini mum experience required - 1 year in building material industry with basic knowledge of product and application. 1+ years Ins i de S ale s experience preferred.
• Special skills required - Ability to operate computer, calculator & 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.
• Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending or stooping, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Hines , 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.