Job title: Sales Assistant I
Company: Summit Materials
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- Make and receive calls to/from customers dealing with billing questions.
- Make and receive calls to/from scale house operators regarding project setup, getting haul rates, notifying them of new projects, and coordinating deliveries with customers.
- Make and receive call to/from customers regarding projects, quotes, pricing, and orders.
- Work with outside sales reps to assist in quotes, orders, pricing, and deliveries.
- Work with inside/outside sales reps to keep backlog up to date on ongoing projects as well as upcoming projects.
- Research detailed or old customer account receivables billing/pricing issues and follow up to ensure billing issues are being resolved.
- Work with customers and the Summit Finance Group on invoice corrections.
- Prepare various monthly reports for sales team detailing the following: total volume, top customers, top sales products, ASP, revenue, and variance to budget for all items.
- Support the scale house as an attendant when needed.
- Maintain and update customer database.
- Provide administrative assistance to the sales team.
- Aide in credit card sales transactions.
- Research, fill out, and return lien waivers.
- Review daily ticket edit to minimize quote and invoicing errors.
- Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
- Distribute incoming mail.
- Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons.
- Refer customers to appropriate personnel.
- Operate computers or computerized office equipment.
- Collect deposits, payments or fees.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1+ year related experience
- Work effectively as a member of a team with the ability to multi-task
- Detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate
- Effectively communicate with team members
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (JWS, Viewpoint, MS Dynamics, and other software packages)
- Drive for results while maintaining a customer-oriented approach
Additional Requirements
- Minimal travel requited to meeting, scale houses, conferences, and training.
Benefits
- Recession Resistant Industry
- Consistent work, with a work/life balance
- Overtime Opportunities
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
- Life Insurance – Company Paid
- Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance – Company Paid
Get HiredWhat to Expect During our Hiring Process
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Record Check
- 5-Panel Drug Screen
- Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
- Paid Orientation
- A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We’repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together – we are Summit Materials.At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities – including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are…you belong.Req #: 822Nearest Major Market: TopekaFind similar jobs:Summit Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions are made without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion are key to fostering innovation and achieving superior business results.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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Expected salary: $19 – 25 per hour
Location: Topeka, KS
Job date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:07:10 GMT
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