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Lumber Yard Sales Representative
Mead Lumber Company Inc Ames, IA

Lumber Yard Sales Representative

Mead Lumber Company Inc
Ames, IA
  • Full-Time
Job Description
Company Info
Job Description

H L Munn Lumber, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of building products to professional contractors, and remodelers. We have 53 Operating locations across 9 Midwestern states. 100% employee-owned, we are the 12th largest building material suppliers to professional builders in the country. We are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to grow and apply their skills.

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented individual to join our team as a Lumber Yard Sales Representative. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting customers with their lumber and building material needs, providing exceptional service, and contributing to the overall success of our lumber yard operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Customer Service:
    • Greet customers and assist them in identifying their lumber and building material requirements.
    • Provide product information, recommendations, and guidance to customers based on their project needs.
    • Answer customer inquiries promptly and accurately, both in person and over the phone.
    • Handle customer complaints and concerns professionally, striving to resolve issues to their satisfaction.
  2. Sales:
    • Actively engage customers to generate sales and meet sales targets.
    • Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using our point-of-sale system.
    • Maintain knowledge of current promotions, discounts, and product offerings to effectively promote sales.
  3. Product Knowledge and Maintenance:
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of our lumber and building material inventory.
  4. Safety and Compliance:
    • Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and customers.
    • Comply with company policies and procedures, including those related to inventory management, cash handling, and customer service.
  5. Teamwork:
    • Collaborate with colleagues to accomplish tasks efficiently and contribute to a positive work environment.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Construction experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of lumber and building materials is preferred.
  • Previous experience in sales, preferably in a lumber yard or building materials environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic math skills and proficiency in using computers and point-of-sale systems.
  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification

Join our team and become an integral part of our lumber yard operations! We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about providing excellent customer service and enjoy working in a dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Benefits:
  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
  • Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Merchandise Discounts
Company Values
The company has six core values that are essential to achieving its business objectives and overall mission. Employees are expected to live these values in their daily job performance, work behaviors, business relationships, customer interactions, financial expenditures, and decision-making.
  • Put People First
  • Think Like an Owner
  • Integrity
  • Invest Where you Live
  • Unmatched Customer Service
  • Continuous Improvement

Mead Lumber considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

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Mead Lumber Company Inc job posting for a Lumber Yard Sales Representative in Ames, IA with a salary of $18 to $26 Hourly with a map of Ames location.