What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Coordinator - Building Materials position at Rice Lumber Company?
Pay: $23-26/hr plus overtime and bonus opportunities
Rice Lumber is seeking an organized, detail-oriented addition to our team to support the outside sales team at our Shelburne, Vermont location. This position will support multiple sales representatives as a reliable resource to their builders throughout the sales process from project planning through completion.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys helping others, can manage multiple priorities at once, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced building materials environment.
What You'll Do
As Outside Sales Support, you will work closely with our outside sales team and customers to keep projects moving smoothly. Responsibilities include:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and sales support to multiple outside sales representatives
- Serve as a point of contact and resource for contractors
- Facilitate quotes, estimates, and material take-offs
- Write and process special orders
- Help source products
- Coordinate and facilitate customer deliveries
- Help track projects, orders, and customer requests from planning through completion
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to source products and resolve questions
- Maintain accurate customer and project information
- Support the outside sales team with additional administrative and project-related needs as they arise
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is team oriented, dependable, organized, and comfortable taking initiative. The right candidate will be able to manage multiple projects and requests while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience in the building materials, construction, or lumber industry (preferred)
- Knowledge of residential construction and building materials (preferred)
- Previous sales, customer service, or inside sales experience (preferred)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong computer and administrative skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and coworkers
Schedule
- Winter Hours (November – April)Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts with a 1-hour lunch
- Summer Hours (April – November)Monday–Friday schedule plus two Saturdays per month (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) during the busy building season.
Benefits:
At Rice Lumber Company, we value our employees and strive to create a positive work environment. We offer the following benefits:
- Full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with the ability to opt into life, accident, and disability insurance
- 401K Retirement plan with employer match
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive pay based on experience
Application Process:
If you are ready to join our team, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in the position. You can apply directly through Indeed, our website at https://lp.ricelumber.com/careers or email your application to info@ricelumber.com. We will review applications and contact qualified candidates for interviews.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Shelburne, VT 05482 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26