Technical Support Associate Jobs in Jackson, MI (NOW HIRING)

Amerhart, an SBP Brand, is currently looking for a Retail Channel Sales Associate to join our VALUES based organization. The Retail Channel Sales Associate will be based out of the Jackson and Traverse City, MI area and report to the Sales Manager in our Jackson and Traverse City, MI branch and will create demand for products in the Retail Dealer Channel. The Associate and the team will help to drive new growth in support of sales and operations. The ability to understand our business will be a major key to success in the role. We will provide an opportunity to collaborate, partner and take initiative.

The Associate will prospect and generate new business, cold call on new opportunities to meet and exceed revenue goals. There will also be an opportunity to conduct training, host in store tabletop displays and offer technical support for dealer yards and builders across the SBP footprint.

This role will have a visible presence with Pro Desk teams and key location team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide Samples, Literature, product training and display materials as needed

• Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers

• Calling on Pro Desk at retail locations on a consistent basis

• Call on key customer Outside Sale Reps that sell and quote larger projects

• Track open Home Depot Quote leads and give feedback to Sales Manager

• Communicate with the Inside Sales, Sales and Branch Manager as needed.

• Weekly updates with Sales Manager on what has transpired in the territory with key store targets.

• Provide in store training and attend trade shows.

• Basic Knowledge of Building Material Take Off systems and Process

Required credentials:

• Minimum 2 Years Sales and or Customer Service Experience

• Preferred Basic Building Materials or Construction Knowledge

• College degree preferred, but relevant work experience may be considered.

Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, Amerhart, and OrePac. SBP serves the entire United States and 8 provinces in Canada from over 61 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!

Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• PLUS, ADDITIONAL PERKS!

Serving our communities: We are also committed to our core value of “using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact” on the people that we touch. Through our initiatives we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and to better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.

Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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