Sales Associate - Basement Finishing

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Lake Country Basement Finishing is the sister company of the Twin Cities North branch of The Brothers that just do Gutters. This branch is expanding and is a rapidly growing, locally owned distributor of a specialized basement finishing system (Total Basement Finishing-TBF).

Basic Function: To sell Lake Country Basement Finishing products to the public so as to generate a quality product for the customer and profit for the company.

Sales and Estimating Responsibilities :

• Attends all estimates on time.
• Prices new opportunities within 48 hours of the onsite visit with prospect using.
• Returns incoming phone calls in a professional manner, within 8 business hours of call.
• Provides product differentiation to customer throughout selling process (assists customer in understanding exactly what they are paying for and why it is a superior product.)
• Effectively sells the companys services to the customer in a competitive atmosphere by understanding the customers needs and selling to satisfy those needs.
• Maintain consistent follow-up procedures on all open bids. Gets a yes or a no on all bids.
• Strive to target and market to the most profitable jobs
• Prioritizes work and actions in order to achieve established sales goals (see below)
• Maintain closing % of at least 25%
• Develops a well thought-out prospecting plan focusing on generating leads for the company.
• Participates in networking groups to establish business relationships and promote company.
• Maintains an organized work-flow and process using company CRM
• Set and achieve goals for sales volumes, closing rates and gross profits.

Communication :

• Maintains regular communication with the owners, staff and field personnel, working cooperatively to develop methods and systems that are most effective for growing the business.
• Maintains company reputation of integrity and professionalism by communicating with customers in a professional manner, being punctual for appointments, returning phone calls promptly, etc.
• Assures that all necessary information pertaining to jobs is communicated to crew leaders as necessary (i.e. job colors, job scopes, scheduling, billing, etc.)
• Maintains open communication with project manager in order to remain knowledgeable of jobs and teams.
• Communicates with all employees in a positive and respectful manner.

Other Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates positive leadership through all actions with all employees.
• Attends all meetings on time.
• Works the necessary hours per week in order to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new systems, helping to maintain and increase the companys profitability and organization as it changes and grows.
• Assists in problem solving and implementing solutions.
• Participates in planning company growth and development and supports company mission by following through on initiatives.

Requirements :

• Must have previous construction sales experience
• Deadline-focused and results driven
• Strong people and communication skills
• Interested in professional achievement and further development
• Strong desire to play an active role within a dynamic, competitive team
• Tech savvy
• Positive attitude

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Total Basement Finishing product experience
• Carpentry and basement finishing sales experience.
• Drafting or drawing expertise

Our mission is to "Reinvent Contractor Service" by providing a great place to work and delivering 5-star service every step of the way from initial phone inquiry, home visit, inspection and estimate, scheduling, timeliness, installation, follow-up, and ongoing support and service.

We want to do what's right for our employees, customers, and communities.

Apply today!