Commonwealth Building Materials has six conveniently located yards across Virginia in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Richmond, and Roanoke. Teaming up with the top brands in the industry, we live by one simple pledge: getting the right products into our customers' hands as quickly and safely as possible. And our network of yards ensures that you are never too far from our shipping footprint.

Most of our employees have worked at Commonwealth Building Materials for over 10 years. We have a number of employees who started their careers in delivery and warehouse positions and later advanced into management. This is a testament to the great culture and work environment that Commonwealth Building Materials provides. We really define our employees as "family" and truly care about the health and welfare of everyone who works for us. Commonwealth Building Materials is a part of the GMS family. GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 200 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit www.gms.com or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Purchase and maintain adequate levels of inventory
• Take orders at the sales counter and over the phone
• Build relationships with customers
• Ability to use company computer system as needed
• Complete sales orders and tender cash sales
• Develop product knowledge to assist customers with purchases
• Cold-call prospects that are generated by external lead sources
• Work with Outside Sales Reps and Sales Managers to develop a plan to help in sales effort
• Overcome objections of prospective customers
• Emphasize product/service features and benefits, quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare sales order forms and/or reports

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required, 4 year degree preferred
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be comfortable meeting the public
• Must be a team player, demonstrate attention to detail and have good organizational skills

Company benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k
• Paid holidays & vacation days

**This job description is subject to change at any time.

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

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