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Serve as the primary point of contact for customers via phone, email, and walk-in inquiries
Receive and process requests for quotations, orders, returns, cancellations, product information, pricing, billing inquiries, and order corrections
Provide accurate pricing, quotations, and product recommendations for building materials and related products
Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, builders, homeowners, commercial customers, and vendors
Identify customer needs and recommend products and solutions that support successful project outcomes
Deliver exceptional customer service by resolving questions, concerns, and product issues promptly and professionally
Process sales orders, purchase orders, returns, credits, and exchanges accurately and efficiently
Coordinate order fulfillment with warehouse, yard, purchasing, production, and delivery teams
Monitor inventory availability and communicate lead times, substitutions, and product updates to customers
Maintain customer accounts, pricing structures, sales documentation, and order records within company systems
Adhere to company pricing guidelines, credit policies, and customer account procedures
Support Outside Sales Representatives through quotation preparation, project coordination, and account management
Plan and implement prospecting, telemarketing, and customer outreach activities to generate new business opportunities
Support branch sales initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand existing customer relationships
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Participate in sales meetings, product training, and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to effectively communicate and follow up with customers, vendors, team members, and management
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
Eagerness and ability to quickly learn and retain extensive product knowledge
High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in Business, Construction, or related field is a plus
Previous inside sales, sales support, customer service, or front-line retail sales experience
Experience in building materials, lumber, construction supply, industrial distribution, or related industries preferred
Knowledge of lumber products, building materials, and construction applications is a plus
Proficiency with ERP systems, CRM software, order entry systems, Microsoft Office, and other business applications
Spanish bilingual communication skills are a plus
Primarily office and sales counter environment within a branch, warehouse, or building materials facility
Frequent interaction with customers, warehouse personnel, yard associates, delivery drivers, vendors, and internal teams
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods throughout the workday
Occasional lifting of product samples, paperwork, or office materials (typically up to 25 pounds)
May require occasional overtime or weekend work based on business needs
Continuous use of computers, phones, ERP systems, and business software to support customer service and sales operations
Health Care Benefits
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation , national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
North American distributor and installer of building products.
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