What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales Representative position at TruLog?
About TruLog
TruLog is a Colorado-based manufacturer of premium steel siding products, designed to combine the rustic beauty of wood combined with the strength and durability of steel. We are committed to providing homeowners, builders, and contractors with innovative solutions that enhance curb appeal while offering unmatched protection and low maintenance.
Position Overview
As part of a team, the Inside Sales/Estimator develops estimates and sells products and accessories to new and existing accounts. The position involves sales primarily in response to inbound customer inquiries and referrals. The work performed requires substantial knowledge of the products being sold including product installation and configuration for the customer. Prior experience preparing estimates from Drawings, sketches, blueprints is a must.
Key Responsibilities
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Strong understanding of mathematics including basic geometry, working with fractions and measurements. Need to calculate area (Square feet) and total materials required for a specific project.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Basic negotiating skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools. Analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify material requirements.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- Contact regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
- Estimate or quote prices, product, payment terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Consult with clients after sales to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- Review drawings, estimates, and bids to ensure that customer needs are met.
- Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
- Maintain process documents and spreadsheets with all sales and customer related information as required.
Qualifications
- College Degree or equivalent education and experience.
- 2 years inside sales experience selling “business to customer” products.
- Understanding of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
- Knowledge of customer needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
- Industry knowledge of home construction or external siding installation including estimation of materials required.
- Reading, analyzing, and interpreting blueprints, material lists and home construction documents.
- Desktop and/or laptop computers, printers, mobile and desktop phones
- ERP Usage
- HubSpot (CRM)
- Gmail email suite/tools
- Use of calculators and architect scales for estimates.
- Microsoft Office Suite
What We Offer
- Annual salary of $55,000–$60,000, depending on experience and portfolio.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits (30 days after 1st of employment)
- TruLog covers 75% of the premium
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Retirement Plan (90 days after 1st of employment)
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and broad marketing responsibility uncommon at the entry level.
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company.
TruLog is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants on merit and make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
TruLog Siding | www.trulogsiding.com | 1-970-646-4490
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000