About the Role
Provide product knowledge on building materials including drywall, insulation, metal studs for drywall, ceiling systems, stucco, construction tools, construction safety items, drywall compound, and accessories for the drywall industry.
Responsibilities
- Take orders at the sales counter and over the phone.
- Build relationships with customers.
- Use company computer system to enter orders.
- Complete sales orders and tender cash sales.
- Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases.
- Collaborate with Outside Sales Reps and Sales Managers to determine necessary strategic sales approaches.
- Overcome objections of prospective customers.
- Emphasize product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare sales order forms and/or reports.
Requirements
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be comfortable meeting the public.
- Must be a team player, demonstrate attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
- Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
- Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Must be able to receive and analyze information.
- Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.
- Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
- Embody the principles of servant leadership by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives, and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
- Help champion an inclusive working environment by empowering others, celebrating diverse backgrounds, and recognizing all team members are valued.
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
- All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Skills
- Product knowledge on building materials
- Customer relationship building
- Computer system operation for order entry
- Sales order completion
- Cash handling
- Problem-solving
- Prioritization
- Stress management
- Multitasking
- Information analysis
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Sound judgment
- Initiative
- Trust and integrity
- Servant leadership principles
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Inclusive environment championing
Location
- Syosset, NY
Work Type
- In Office
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED required
- 4 year degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 to $26.63 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
- Medical/dental/vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid life and short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Additional life insurance
- Overtime based on business needs
- Performance-based bonus programs
- Commissions
- Car allowance or automobile and fuel program
- Reimbursement for travel expenses
About the Company
- SRS Distribution Inc. provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.
- If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.
