Sales Associate

Sack Lumber Sales Associate

Sack Lumber Sales Associates are expected to maintain a positive representation of Sack Lumber Company by providing an outstanding customer experience consistent with company values. The primary role of an associate is to assist customers and maintain a clean and efficient lumberyard and store. They should be willing to continually learn and expand their knowledge of the retail lumber and building materials industry. Advancement Opportunities include Assistant Manager and Yard Manager. Their job will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers, both in person and on the phone, answering their questions, helping them find merchandise, and suggesting add-on sales that will help them complete their project. This may also include estimating and processing special orders.
• Use of point-of-sale systems in order to assist with price lookup, special orders, and order entry.
• Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining a clean and orderly lumberyard and store, which will include housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Notify customers of upcoming promotions and new products.
• Assist in taking regular inventory of stock.
• Assist with loading customer's vehicles. Check invoices to make sure the correct products are loaded.
• Assist with daily upkeep and straightening of lumber bins and store shelves
• Help yard staff with other tasks as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Adhere to all store policies and safety standards.
• Safe and secure delivery of materials to job sites.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service skills and professional attitude.
• A working knowledge of common construction materials and methods is preferred
• Organized, self-starter who thinks independently and solves problems.
• Strong math, reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of effective sales methods and techniques.
• Understand how to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Goals:

• Continually expand knowledge of all departments, both in the lumberyard and retail store.
• Become a versatile employee, able to help in other areas as needed.
• After enough experience, become a mentor to new employees and help them understand products and retail concepts. Potential to rise to Assistant Manager, and Yard Manager roles.

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Build Your Community. Build Your Career. Build Your Future.

Since 1899, Sack Lumber has helped contractors and homeowners across Nebraska build the places where people live, work, and raise their families. We believe building a strong community starts with building a great team - and we need you! At Sack Lumber, you'll find a locally owned company with deep roots, a commitment to our customers, and a team that takes pride in doing things the right way. Whether you're experienced in the lumber and building materials industry or looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a new field, we offer meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to build a career you can be proud of. Join the Sack Lumber team and help us build the future - one customer, one project, and perhaps even one board at a time!