What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contractor Sales Associate position at Marchant Building Center?
Job Title: Contractor Sales Associate
Department: Contractor Sales & Services
Reports To: Store Manager / Contractor Sales Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary: We are seeking a knowledgeable, driven, and customer-focused Contractor Sales Associate to join our team. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for local contractors, home builders, and commercial developers. You will manage accounts, provide accurate material estimates, and ensure order fulfillments run smoothly. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of building materials and framing plans, alongside excellent communication skills to build lasting professional relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with pro contractors and builders.
- Material Estimation: Read blue prints and perform take-offs to generate accurate material quotes.
- Sales Generation: Meet and exceed individual and team revenue goals for building materials.
- Order Processing: Enter, track, and manage special orders from initial quote to final yard pickup or delivery.
- Product Expertise: Advise clients on lumber grades, hardware, insulation, roofing, and millwork choices.
- Inventory Liaison: Coordinate with yard staff to verify stock availability and arrange job site delivery timelines.
- Problem Solving: Resolve client issues quickly regarding delivery delays, order changes, or product returns.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 1 years in hardware retail, building materials sales, or construction framing.
- Technical Skills: Ability to accurately read blueprint specifications and structural design layouts.
- Math Competency: Strong basic math skills required for measuring, tallying lumber board feet, and pricing.
- Software Knowledge: Experience with POS systems, CRM software, and estimation tools is preferred.
- Communication: Exceptional phone, email, and face-to-face interpersonal skills.
- Self-Motivated
What We Offer
- Competitive base hourly pay plus performance-based sales incentives.
- Health and Dental insurance coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000