Plumbing Sales Associate

Western Building Center is seeking an outgoing person who takes pride in excellent customer service. Are you a plumber, electrician, or carpenter who is looking to ditch the bags? This full-time OR part-time customer service position will give you the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced retail environment. A successful applicant will be able to hone their knowledge of all aspects of building materials sales, from customer service and sales to administration and logistics. Skilled trade or lumber and building materials industry experience is recommended. Training is provided, but some computer experience is necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure that WBC customers and clients have the best possible retail experience

2. Fulfill sales goals as directed by the store manager

3. Maintain clean and organized appearance of the retail facility

4. Plan and pace own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.

5. Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attend periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

6. Other duties may be assigned

COMPETENCIES

· Knowledge of company products sufficient to determine appropriate applications

· Good customer service and communications skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to read customer orders and follow safety regulations

· Working knowledge of Windows operating systems

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A drug test will be administered prior to employment

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Will be required to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 80 pounds.

· Principle work environment will be a retail facility

· Other work environments include lumberyard/warehouse

BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

· Medical insurance - Life Insurance - Vision, Dental, & Short-Term Disability Insurance - 401K - Personal Time Off - Vacation - Paid Holidays - Employee Discount

· Become a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team in beautiful Northwest Montana

· Excellent opportunity for advancement: Western Building Center is proud to promote from within. Over 10% of our more than 300 employees have worked with us for 20 years or more!