A Carter Lumber Sales Support Associate is responsible for the success of sales by assisting the Sales Specialists and Outside Sales Representative's with general sales and service activities within the assigned region. This is accomplished by processing orders and scheduling deliveries for sales in a timely and efficient manner. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
Requirements:
- Previous sales with building materials experience
- Friendly, outgoing personality
- Ability to effectively communicate with others
- Ability to participate effectively as a team member
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Assists Sales Specialists by entering and placing orders.
- Handles incoming services and schedules the orders accordingly.
- Ability to work with software programs to make simple revisions or quote smaller projects.
- Ensures all sales orders are placed and delivered on time.
- Communicates with vendors for processing package, model home or conversion discounts.
- Keeps line of communication open between Sales Specialists, Outside Sales Representatives and customers to ensure that the services are processed in an accurate and in a timely manner.
- Identifies personal growth needs and improvement opportunities; seeks to obtain product information; learns about building packages and products.
- Completes required training and development courses.
Benefits (full-time employees)
- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Company-match 401(k)
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Vendor incentives
- Room for growth; we promote from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!
Skills Required
- Previous sales experience with building materials
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
What We Do
Carter Lumber is a family-owned building materials supplier serving professional builders across the United States. With more than 190 locations in 15 states, it provides lumber and other construction materials, supported by builder services and a focus on quality, competitive pricing, and customer service. The company also supports construction projects through roles such as project management and oversight of subcontractor work.
