Job Description:

Description

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize the e-commerce web site and our preferred Job quoting system.


• Obtain material from vendors and create customer sales quotes


• Actively participate/lead and manage our commercial job tracking efforts. This includes tracking and generating leads for the sales team utilizing our preferred technology platform and job tracking services. Maintain and update Job Tracking Form with all information available.


• Order entry for sales team which includes stock and non-stock items


• Collaborate with Outside Sales Reps and Sales Managers to determine necessary strategic sales approaches


• Work with Outside Sales and become a liaison to customers to coordinate sales and special job pricing


• Maintain customer accounts


• Sales administrative tasks


• Job follow ups


• Job quoting and maintain knowledge of pricing in the market


• Focus on product knowledge and the basic understanding of manufacturers products and identifying terms to help with job quoting and submittal process


• Provide submittals to our customers for our sales team on jobs awarded


• Assist the team when an individual is away from the office. This may include outside sales, front end and dispatch


• Be proficient on our operating system (GUI/CHUI), Microsoft Office and Outlook.


• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, sales, and pricing


• Assist with monthly/quarterly inventory counting and reconciliation


• Show problem solving skills to assist our sales team

Other Competencies:

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive


• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customer

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred


• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience


• Strong Microsoft office skills


• Comfortable meeting with vendors and customers

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in stationary position 70% 


• Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.


• Must be able to operate basic office machinery


• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.


• Constantly working in office environment

• Must be able to travel when necessary for face to face customer interaction

Mental Demands:

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks


• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks


• Must be able to multitask


• Must be able to receive and analyze financial information


• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur


• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement 

Company benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance


• 401k Plan with match


• Paid holidays & vacation days


• Competitive market-rate salary and a company car

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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