2024-04-14
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
St Paul
Minnesota
55130
United States
**Sales Assistant**
**Department:** APPLE VALLEY **Location:** Apple Valley, MN
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***What you should know about working at Lampert Lumber:***
* **Were all about teamwork!** All positions are hands-on and we band together when necessary.
* **We support each other!** We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
* **We are a relaxed atmosphere.** This is not a suit and tie environment.
* **We care about our communities.** USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
* **We work hard!** We are a continuous improvement driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
* **Were built on safety.** We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.
**How you will spend your days as a Sales Assistant:**
* Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations, complaints and scheduling of deliveries and installations, and providing customer follow-ups.
* Initiates telephone calls to customers to generate sales.
* Coordinates purchase and delivery of special products. Obtains information on pricing specifications, uses and availability.
* Codes and inputs customer orders, pricing information and additional data into the computer system.
* Creates sales tickets.
* Maintains stock levels on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
* Operates and balances cash register daily.
* Researches credits, returns, and late payments as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management.
**Sales Assistant Requirements:**
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1 year in building material industry preferred but not required
* Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* Ability to lift up to 25-50lbs consistently and bend, twist, squat and reach throughout work shift
* Must be able to walk throughout yards, plants and offices.
* Confidentiality requirement
**Building Your Career With Benefits:**
* **The Usual.** Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
* **The Good.** 401(k) with company match.
* **The Best.** Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
* **Even Better.** Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
* We support your educational and career goals with our continuing educations programs, paid training and promoting from within.
**Build Your Future Today With Lampert Lumber.**
Lampert Lumber is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.
We are committed to being a welcoming workplace that includes partnering with individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This helps us hold our mission of being the Employer of Choice while providing our employees with the ability to build their career. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
