Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
Location: Kennewick, WA Millwork
Join Our Team!We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Inside Sales Representative to join our Arlington team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for retail customers, providing exceptional service, product expertise, and sales support. You will help customers find the right products for their projects, prepare estimates and quotes, process orders, and contribute to a positive customer experience.
If you enjoy building relationships, providing solutions, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Provide outstanding customer service to retail customers through walk-in interactions, telephone calls, and email communications.
- Assist customers with product selection, pricing, availability, returns, and exchanges using knowledge of company products and services.
- Actively promote and sell building materials, products, services, and related solutions.
- Prepare material estimates and quotes for projects such as decks, fences, stairs, sheds, and other small-scale construction projects.
- Enter customer orders accurately and coordinate delivery scheduling.
- Manage daily workload efficiently to meet productivity, project, and team goals.
- Support customer engagement initiatives, including workshops and educational events.
- Resolve routine customer concerns and escalate complex issues when necessary.
- Assist with store operations, including merchandising, signage, inventory management, stocking, and general housekeeping.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures while promoting a safe work environment for employees and customers.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of six (6) months of sales, customer service, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service while multitasking in a busy retail environment.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn order-entry systems.
- Knowledge of building materials, lumber, hardware, or construction-related products.
- Experience preparing estimates and quotes for residential building projects.
- Combination of office, retail, warehouse, and outdoor work environments.
- Exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
- May occasionally operate tools and equipment such as hand tools, saws, forklifts, and pallet jacks to assist customers.
We offer a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to build a rewarding career with a company committed to customer service, safety, and employee success.
Apply today and become part of a team that helps customers build, improve, and achieve their project goals.
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is further eligible to receive commission compensation for earned commissions related to sales of eligible Company products and/or services subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Commissions are based on a percentage of the transactions sold and subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Commission Agreement.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least six months of sales, customer service, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service while multitasking in a busy retail environment
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn order-entry systems
- Knowledge of building materials, lumber, hardware, or construction-related products
- Experience preparing estimates and quotes for residential building projects
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds
What We Do
Builders FirstSource is a leading U.S. supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services for professional customers in new residential construction, repair, and remodeling. It combines manufacturing, distribution, and installation of building materials, including manufactured components, to help homebuilders and contractors complete projects. The company serves customers through its nationwide network and emphasizes customer service, innovation, and capabilities that streamline homebuilding.
