Inside Sales Specialist at Boise Cascade Company in Lakeville, Minnesota

Job Description:

Overview

Boise Cascade is looking for a dynamic inside sales associate who wants to make an impact with their work in a company that values integrity, innovation and stewardship. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!
Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America - and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life - from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• We care about your Health, Well-Being, and Future:
  
  
  • Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision
    • Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Preventive Care
    
    
  
  
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions
  
  
  • Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  
  


• We offer paid Time Away from Work:
  
  
  • 8 Holidays, Personal/Vacations Days
  
  
  • Disability Benefits, Parental Leave
  
  
  
  


• We Appreciate you:
  
  
  • Competitive Base and Incentive Pay for all positions
  
  
  • Service Recognition Program
  
  
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Responsible for initiating sales, taking orders, anticipating and meeting customer needs. Responsible for assigned product management, including selecting product vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting assigned products. Contacts customers regarding market fluctuations and trends. Initiate inquiries, sales, and promotions for product needs to customer. Coordinates and maximizes customer inventory. Communicate customer service requirements to location's customer service representatives. May coordinate customer deliveries with shipping personnel. At some locations, may perform freight/trucking specialist responsibilities. Contact vendor as necessary regarding products relative to customer's questions or concerns. Assist outside sales staff and product managers. Assist in developing and executing marketing programs, promotions, and new product research. Provide lead role to sales support staff. The Inside Sales Specialist demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications : College Degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function required. Duties performed in an office environment.

Preferred Qualifications : Building products knowledge preferred. Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, percentages, etc. Effective communication skills. Ability to work independently or with teams or groups.

Competencies : Active Learning, Building Trusting Relationships, Creating Demand Through Insight, Establishing Customer Value, High-Impact Communication, Initiating Action, Innovation, Monitoring Information, Sales Negotiation, Sales Persuasion.